
The Five-Year Engagement
A comedy about the journey between popping the question and tying the knot.
Directed by Nicholas Stoller
Produced by Universal Pictures, Relativity Media
A warm, playful romantic comedy about the messy reality of long engagements, balancing genuine affection with comedic obstacles and relationship friction.
Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.
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Is The Five-Year Engagement one of a kind? No. Less singular than 100% of films.
Is The Five-Year Engagement violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is The Five-Year Engagement scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Five-Year Engagement easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does The Five-Year Engagement end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is The Five-Year Engagement sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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