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Rafi Gardet (Uma Thurman) is a 37-year-old divorced Catholic businesswoman falling for David (Bryan Greenberg), a 23-year-old Jewish artist. With the help of her therapist, Dr. Lisa Metzger (Meryl Streep), Rafi tries to overcome her insecurities and accept the age difference between her and David. But when Lisa learns more about her client's new love, she realizes that David is her son. As Lisa tries to separate the couple, Rafi and David fear that they may not be right for each other after all.
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Though Streep is dependably terrific in her role, the rest of the movie is too sitcom-ish, and the romance itself is dull.

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Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper The writing and direction by Ben Younger is crisp and insightful enough to prevail, and the performances are all very good. Oct 31, 2005 Full Review Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle Director and cast are smart enough to not shy away from a romantic comedy that can only end, if not badly, then at least in the melancholy tears of lessons hard won. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 30, 2005 Full Review Desson Thomson Washington Post Follows a familiar boy-meets-girl scenario, but Younger turns the routine into combustible fun. Oct 28, 2005 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) One of the most humorous roles Meryl Streep has done Oct 19, 2020 Full Review Joshua Starnes ComingSoon.net Like most relationship films it has a tendency to self-indulgence. Prime is less about relationships than it is about life lessons - a funny, bittersweet one; but that is unfortunately what a lot of relationships turn out to be. Rated: 7/10 Apr 25, 2011 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com "Prime" is an above average romantic comedy that still doesn't quite make the grade. Rated: C+ Apr 17, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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erdene c It was a wonderful film that the director was able to feel about it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Uynga U this kind of movie is my favorite Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Bahad j I felt like the characters in this movie could feel the happiness and difficulties that they faced in real life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Munkhjargal A this movie is also about love. It shows that there is a secret behind starting a relationship. It was a wonderful film that the director was able to feel about it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/24 Full Review Ron R Well I thought it was great. Ironic, heartfelt, heartbroken offbeat. Suit yourself. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review Kyle M Of course the fun anonymity of the premise wouldn't last long under comedic coasting built through the first half till it loosely declines with polished acceptance at the end, charmingly built enough boost from the performances particularly Meryl Streep's always the standout even during a comic level storyline. (B) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ben Younger

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Meryl Streep

Lisa Metzger

Uma Thurman

Rafi Gardet

Bryan Greenberg

David Bloomberg

Jon Abrahams

Morris

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UMA THURMAN (right) as driven, 37-year-old career-minded Rafi and BRYAN GREENBERG (left) as Dave, her unexpected -- and unexpectedly young -- new boyfriend UMA THURMAN (right) as driven, 37-year-old career-minded Rafi and MERYL STREEP (left) as her therapist. On the set of the film "Prime." A scene from the film "Prime." A scene from the film "Prime." A scene from the film "Prime." A scene from the film "Prime." A scene from the film "Prime." A scene from the film "Prime." A scene from the film "Prime." View more photos

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Synopsis Rafi Gardet (Uma Thurman) is a 37-year-old divorced Catholic businesswoman falling for David (Bryan Greenberg), a 23-year-old Jewish artist. With the help of her therapist, Dr. Lisa Metzger (Meryl Streep), Rafi tries to overcome her insecurities and accept the age difference between her and David. But when Lisa learns more about her client's new love, she realizes that David is her son. As Lisa tries to separate the couple, Rafi and David fear that they may not be right for each other after all.
Director
Ben Younger
Producer
Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
Screenwriter
Ben Younger
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Team Todd
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Including Dialogue|Sexual Content)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 28, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.7M
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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