If I Stay

PG-13

Released Aug 22, 2014

1h 46m

Romance

Drama

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140 Reviews

Tomatometer

61%

25,000+ Ratings

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Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz), a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam (Jamie Blackley), a rock singer/guitarist. However, a car wreck changes everything in an instant, and now Mia's life hangs in the balance. Suspended between life and death, Mia faces a choice that will decide her future.

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Critics Consensus

Although Chloë Grace Moretz gives it her all and the story adds an intriguing supernatural twist to its melodramatic YA framework, If I Stay is ultimately more manipulative than moving.

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Roxana Hadadi

Punch Drunk Critics

If I Stay is the best when it focuses on its characters and relationships. Everything else is somewhat extraneous.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 9, 2017

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Anthony Lane

New Yorker

The title refers to Mia's fraught decision-should she cling to existence or just give up?-and, well before the end, even loyal viewers will be begging her to hurry up and choose.

Sep 15, 2014

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Documentarian R.J. Cutler, in his feature debut, joins Moretz in delivering this pap as if it meant something. Cue eye rolling.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 4, 2014

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

Grace Moretz is miscast in this drama that sidelines all of its secondary characters to focus on a romance that lacks any chemistry and director Cutler's lack of visual imagination is disappointing. Maybe the best YA parents since Easy A, though!

Rated: 3/5

May 18, 2022

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

It's a study of life and loss, leaning heavily on the regret of building relationships only to see them disappear in the wink of an eye. Luckily Moretz's subtle performance prevents the movie from becoming a soap opera of despair.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 1, 2021

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

No matter how hard it tries, it just won't make you cry.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 22, 2020

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Tim M

What starts as a fairly mediocre teen drama turns saccharine come If I Stay's heavy-handed supernatural conceit.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/24

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Simon R

Wonderful movie, that touches the heart and makes you think deeply about life and your purpose.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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Emilliano Jr S

I dont feel any emotions after watching this.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/19/23

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Brandon A

An alright romance, but nothing great compared to other better romance films. I would say this is one of Chloe Moretz better performances in her career, so that's a plus. But I couldn't help but feel that the film was filled to the brim with basic romance tropes and cliches. I think the book executed it a little better compared to what the movie did, and the ending was very abrupt and out of nowhere, it could have been executed better. While the film does touch upon deep themes and messages, the movie also suffers from it's pacing, meaning it can get quite boring at times. But all the flaws aside, while it's not as executed as well as the book, it's an alright romance that's certainly not a bad watch but not amazing as you want it to be as well.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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Never say N

This movie is proof that critics are Critical! So much so, that they don't know a great movie when they see one. Now I generally never watch movies like this one because they elicit too much emotion, but this movie was captivating. It is proof that every movie is not a repeat of something you have seen before. It speaks to life on a deeper level and might just make you stop and think , "What if"? Live is short and we are not in control, so stay in your lane. Try to live right because today might be your last. If this movie doesn't move you then you might not have a pulse.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/23

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Trinity S

I loved this movie. At first it was very confusing but as it went on I started to love it. It shows all her memories the good and bad. Honestly her decision in the end was very confusing. Like you live because your partner wrote you a song? I know its much deeper than that but that how it seems, but she realized how much she was loved and how much she's going to miss out on. I really want a second movie. What she's going to do with her life and future now that all her family ( mom, dad, and little brother) died.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/22

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R.J. Cutler

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Mia Hall

Mireille Enos

Kat

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Adam

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Synopsis

Mia Hall (Chloë Grace Moretz), a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam (Jamie Blackley), a rock singer/guitarist. However, a car wreck changes everything in an instant, and now Mia's life hangs in the balance. Suspended between life and death, Mia faces a choice that will decide her future.

Director: R.J. Cutler
Producer: Denise Di Novi, Brad Van Arragon, Gayle Forman
Screenwriter: Shauna Cross
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: DiNovi Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Sexual Material)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 22, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.5M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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