I Love You Phillip Morris

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I Love You Phillip Morris

R

Released Dec 3, 2010

1h 38m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

LGBTQ+

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Steven Russell (Jim Carrey) becomes a cop, gets married and starts a family, but after a terrible car accident, he vows to be true to himself. He comes out of the closet, moves to Florida, and finances a luxurious lifestyle with bad checks and credit cards. In prison, Steven meets Phillip (Ewan McGregor), a mild-mannered inmate who becomes the love of his life. Determined to build a beautiful life with his lover, Steven embarks on another crime spree.

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Critics Consensus

This fact-based romantic comedy has its flaws, but they're mostly overcome by its consistently sweet, funny tone and one of the best performances of Jim Carrey's career.

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Jennie Yabroff

Newsweek

The movie wants us to overlook its implausibility by insisting that it's all true. We believe it, we just don't care.

Feb 8, 2018

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

This is the most interesting role Carrey has had in a long while.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 4, 2011

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jim Carrey is the narrator... transforming what could have been a cliched con man comedy, generic Jim Carrey-character comedy or run-of-the-mill gay coming-out comedy into something smarter, sweeter and downright giddy.

Jan 31, 2011

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress Podcast

Carrey delivers a great performance that's right down the middle of his impressive range - between a little bit of Liar Liar and some The Truman Show. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

May 5, 2025

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Diego Batlle

Otroscines.com

With a solid script and daring performances, the film is enjoyable and will inevitably become a cult classic in spite of some of its uneven gags. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 2, 2022

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Observed at a distance you cannot deny the cruel grace of this ridiculous tragic-comedy. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 10, 2022

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Ava S

Surprisingly rooted in a true story, I Love You Phillip Morris chaotically captures its protagonist's perseverance with a fictional flair that manages to balance comedy and heart.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Oaklee D

Wow bravo, a wonderful romantic comedy that pulls on the heartstrings a much watch for Jim Carrey fans or just film fans in general.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Liquid A

Surprisingly good. Great true story. Jim Carrey is amazing, so much range in his ability as an actor.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Dillan T

Hilarious and a comedy that can be re-watched. The director is very talented, can't believe the man behind fifth element made this crack up comedy!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Paul S

A MUST ! Although a lot of what happens wouldn't make sense nowadays because of advancements in technology, it is still very entertaining. And the fact that it's based on a true story is absolutely mind blowing ! So good !

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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Timothy D

This film knows no limits and is outright insanity. Carrey and McGregor are voracious in their portrayals, filling I Love You, Phillip Morris with surprising heart. Almost everything in this film is unexpected, and it all packs a punch. It's hilarious. However, this movie is so bombastic that landing on a serious note is tricky and leaves you with a hangover.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Synopsis

Steven Russell (Jim Carrey) becomes a cop, gets married and starts a family, but after a terrible car accident, he vows to be true to himself. He comes out of the closet, moves to Florida, and finances a luxurious lifestyle with bad checks and credit cards. In prison, Steven meets Phillip (Ewan McGregor), a mild-mannered inmate who becomes the love of his life. Determined to build a beautiful life with his lover, Steven embarks on another crime spree.

Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Producer: Andrew Lazar, Far Shariat
Screenwriter: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Mad Chance
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language|Strong Dialogue)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Dolby, DTS

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