Happy Accidents

Happy Accidents

Sometimes the future is better than it used to be.

Directed by Brad Anderson

Produced by IFC Productions, Accidental Productions

2000110 min6.8 / 10

A playful romantic comedy that uses time-travel absurdity to explore trust and commitment in a contemporary New York relationship.

A comedy that pays tribute to the science fiction genre -- specifically, the sub-genre of time travel. But here the alternate reality is contemporary New York City where past and future experiences of trust, commitment and denial are cleverly put to the test. Just as Ruby is beginning to relish her first-ever healthy relationship, Sam begins muttering about being a time traveler from the year 2470.

Questions people ask

  • Is Happy Accidents violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Happy Accidents easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Happy Accidents end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Happy Accidents sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Happy Accidents scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise79

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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