Leap Year

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Leap Year

PG

Released Jan 8, 2010

1h 37m

Romance

Comedy

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When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna (Amy Adams) decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allows women to pop the question on Feb. 29, she plans to follow her lover to Dublin and ask him to marry her. Fate has other plans, however, and Anna winds up on the other side of the Emerald Isle with handsome, but surly, Declan -- an Irishman who may just lead Anna down the road to true love.

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Critics Consensus

Amy Adams is as appealing as ever, but her charms aren't enough to keep Leap Year from succumbing to an overabundance of clichés and an unfunny script.

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Welcome another gentleman Brit to possible leading-man status in Hollywood. Everyone else involved should redact Leap Year from his or her résumé.

Apr 3, 2020

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Poor Amy Adams.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 3, 2020

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

If a worse film is released this year I'll eat my own weight in cuddly leprechauns. So I will. So I will.

Apr 3, 2020

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Almost everything you need to know about Leap Year is in the trailer. Why do you need to see the movie? ...You sit through this movie because you enjoy romantic comedies and the warm feelings they give you.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 28, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

The worst film of 2010. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 20, 2022

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Nathalia Aryani

The MovieMaven

Nothing deep, but its serendipity nature is uplifting for those of us who believe that life is full of surprises and somehow it works out the way it's supposed to be.

May 23, 2021

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Zoji E

I loved it, and am actually so surprised that the rating for it is so low! The main reason being it's "cliché" is so annoying to me. So what? Someone who barely watches romance movies would like it! It was genuinely so funny! It's my third favourite romance movie ever and it has held that spot for years. The actors were great, the location was beautiful, the jokes were funny enough, the banter was entertaining. Geez, just ENJOY something guys- watch it with fresh eyes- try not to compare it to every single movie you've ever watched just to hate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/25

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Jonathan E

Like the French countryside in Meg Ryan's "French Kiss," "Leap Year" provides wonderful views of the Irish country side. Enjoy the view.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/13/25

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Ram L

As unrealistic as it is delightful, as whimsical as it is genuine, as repetitive as is spontaneous — this movie is as wonderful as is youthful romantic love.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Magdalena N

So good it inspired me to propose to bf in ireland mever been happisr hehe

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Dick L

In my opinion as an author, I think the plotline was great. Acting superb and funny. I would recommend this to family and friends and would be a great entertaining movie with company at my home. I just completed a script my angel in the crowd, and I would love to have both star in our film. This is a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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Imogen W

What a sweet film. A proper, gentle, heart warming romance - so lovely to see in these jaded times. Both leads are just beautiful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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Synopsis

When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna (Amy Adams) decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allows women to pop the question on Feb. 29, she plans to follow her lover to Dublin and ask him to marry her. Fate has other plans, however, and Anna winds up on the other side of the Emerald Isle with handsome, but surly, Declan -- an Irishman who may just lead Anna down the road to true love.

Director: Anand Tucker
Producer: Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman, Chris Bender, Jake Weiner
Screenwriter: Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Benderspink, Barber-Birnbaum, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG (Sensuality|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 8, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.9M
Runtime: 1h 37m

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