Love at First Sight

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Love at First Sight

PG-13

2023

1h 30m

Romance

Comedy

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After missing her flight from New York to London, Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) meets Oliver (Ben Hardy) in a chance encounter at the airport that sparks an instant connection. A long night on the plane together passes in the blink of an eye but upon landing at Heathrow, the pair are separated and finding each other in the chaos seems impossible. Will fate intervene to transform these seat mates into soul mates?

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Love at First Sight gets a lot of mileage out of its quirky narrative gimmick and the chemistry of its appealing leads; although it's undermined somewhat by a lackluster script, this is still an above-average rom-com overall.

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (LAist)

Some sweet moments, but overall I think Haley [Lu Richardson] can do more.

Oct 4, 2023

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Robert Levin

Newsday

Richardson almost makes it work.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 3, 2023

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

Its lackluster script never gives us enough reason to believe in the couple’s rightness for each other or care about how they get to the happy ending.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 15, 2023

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Clotilde Chinnici

Loud and Clear Reviews

Love at First Sight is a charming rom-com that asks us what love – especially love at first sight – means: is it fate or is it statistics? Maybe for Hadley and Oliver, it’s both.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 15, 2024

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Rachel Wagner

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Wonderful chemistry between the leads and characters easy to root for

Feb 28, 2024

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Marya E. Gates

Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)

It’s not a great rom com. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel. But Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy are charming and there’s a great supporting performance from Sally Phillips.

Feb 13, 2024

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toujours à la recherche d

I found the movie absolutely charming! It was such a delightful watch, allowing me to kick back and enjoy without overthinking anything.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Vixo S

This movie should definitely have been called Love at First Flight. Love at First Sight delivers exactly what it promises: it’s light, entertaining, and easy to watch. However, it’s also extremely basic and predictable, with no real attempt to break the mold or bring anything new to the genre. The script plays it completely safe, leaning entirely on the most typical romantic comedy clichés. That said, it does have some charming moments and decent chemistry between the leads, which may be enough for viewers who just want to enjoy something simple without thinking too much. It’s not bad, but it definitely lacks originality and the courage to stand out.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Matthew P

In its thematic content it's a tad deeper than the average rom-com splattering on streamers... But the problem is a lack of real laughs in its comedic attempts, and it's bereft of even these in its last third. This isn't good enough for a successful theatrical release, but worth a watch on a streamer...

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Sharang L

A tad deeper than your regular romcom but not deep enough to make a mark.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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babarizam D

It feels a teenager movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/25

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Helena P

The movie has a cute and promising premise, but it falls short in the moments that should be impactful. The chemistry is there, but poorly used. The story drags in the middle, making everything feel predictable and flat. It's okay as a time-killer, but not memorable. Best for those who enjoy light romances or have nothing better to watch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Synopsis

After missing her flight from New York to London, Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) meets Oliver (Ben Hardy) in a chance encounter at the airport that sparks an instant connection. A long night on the plane together passes in the blink of an eye but upon landing at Heathrow, the pair are separated and finding each other in the chaos seems impossible. Will fate intervene to transform these seat mates into soul mates?

Director: Vanessa Caswill
Producer: Matthew Kaplan
Screenwriter: Katie Lovejoy
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Ace Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Some Suggestive References)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2023
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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