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Play trailer 2:08 Poster for Fingernails R 2023 1h 53m Drama Sci-Fi Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Anna (Jessie Buckley) and Ryan (Jeremy Allen White) have found true love. It's been proven by a controversial new technology. There's just one problem: Anna still isn't sure. Then she takes a position at a love testing institute, and meets Amir (Riz Ahmed).
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Critics Consensus

A trio of solid performances help Fingernails get its thought-provoking ideas across in spite of an occasionally underwhelming story.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk 09/18/2024
4/5
This low-key romance is an anti-dote to the dating apps. Go to Full Review
Robert Levin Newsday 01/31/2024
3/4
This is an affecting romance and a work of compelling social commentary. That's a noteworthy achievement. Go to Full Review
Christy Lemire FilmWeek (LAist) 11/29/2023
It's a really interesting concept that they explore in understated ways. Go to Full Review
Alise Chaffins Movies We Texted About Sep 24
4.5/5
...this is a fascinating, complex look at how we look at love through the lens of authority figures and how we can sink into complacency in long-term relationships. Go to Full Review
Monita Roy Mohan Women Write About Comics Aug 20
I loved how easily I got lost in the world of Fingernails. How much I liked watching the characters, and especially how hard I laughed. Despite some hairy scenes involving fingernails... this is a surprisingly comfortable watch. Go to Full Review
Alfred Castaneda Shade Studios Jul 30
As talented as the cast is (Buckley and Ahmed in particular) certain scenes drag a little too long, and at various points in the third act, Fingernails starts to feel clumsy and forced. The film could easily have been a half hour shorter. Go to Full Review
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Jessica M Nov 27 *Spoiler Alert* I would not watch this again. In real life, there are consequences for actions. The message of 'you don't need a test to verify that it's love' is so obvious that the film falls into a naive, magical-thinking premise. In reality, if the protagonist were to test their fingernails to that of their current boyfriend and new love interest, they'd likely lose both men in the process. This would have ended differently and been a cautionary tale of what not to do. See more Angela R Jul 17 It was bad. Please don’t watch it See more Jorge A Mar 20 I've never felt a rating to be so ridiculously mismatched from what I believe to be its true value, nor a film so disastrously undervalued. This film is for those who truly appreciate genuine romance—those who understand and cherish the depth and beauty of subtle gestures, of life's small yet significant moments. A gesture can say more than a thousand words, and this film is perfect for those who enjoy movies like Her or The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The soundtrack and the cinematic quality of each scene beautifully capture every emotion, wrapped in a sense of modern nostalgia about something timeless. Perhaps no one will read this review, but let me say it anyway: it’s truly scandalous that this film doesn't have a higher rating. Easily one of my favorites in recent memory. My only regret is that the movie wasn't slightly longer—I enjoyed it so much—but what a beautiful ending! Am I the only one feeling this way? See more Jerod S Dec 7 I thought the premise was interesting and quirky - yanking a pinky nail to test for love. But the message, being that you can't test for love, couldn't overcome the awkward connections on screen. See more Jenna T 10/16/2024 One of the worst executed premises I've ever seen. The whole thing was pretentious, juvenile, and aggressively boring. The characteristics of all characters are diluted and executed with an elementary school-esque type tone. No real chemistry involved. The entire thing devoid of any authenticity. Waste of time for everyone involved and every pair of eyes that had the displeasure of viewing this garbage. See more 09/28/2024 By the end of the first hour it felt like it should be ending, the only thing that saved it was the leading pair, both actors are very easy to watch and have great chemistry. But the run time definitely ruined it, as well as an unresolved ending for such a long wait. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Anna (Jessie Buckley) and Ryan (Jeremy Allen White) have found true love. It's been proven by a controversial new technology. There's just one problem: Anna still isn't sure. Then she takes a position at a love testing institute, and meets Amir (Riz Ahmed).
Director
Christos Nikou
Producer
Coco Francini, Andrew Upton, Cate Blanchett, Christos Nikou, Lucas Wiesendanger
Screenwriter
Christos Nikou, Stavros Raptis, Sam Steiner
Distributor
Apple Original Films
Production Co
FilmNation Entertainment, Dirty Films
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 27, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 3, 2023
Runtime
1h 53m
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