Somebody I Used To Know

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Somebody I Used To Know

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2023

1h 46m

Romance

Comedy

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Workaholic TV producer Ally (Alison Brie) faces a major professional setback which sends her running to the comforts of her hometown. She spends a whirlwind evening reminiscing with her first love Sean (Jay Ellis) and starts to question everything about the person she's become. Things only get more confusing when she discovers Sean is getting married to Cassidy (Kiersey Clemons) whose confidence and creative convictions remind Ally of who she used to be.

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While it might have been more satisfying with a sharper focus, Somebody I Used to Know is a funny, uniquely nuanced rom-com with some interesting things to say.

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Nic

Autostraddle

Somebody I Used to Know was a fine departure from the typical movies that come out every year around Valentine’s Day. [Full review in Spanish]

Feb 27, 2023

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Manuel Betancourt

AV Club

If nothing else, Somebody I Used To Know is a welcome reminder that [Alison] Brie remains one of our most undersung performers.

Feb 24, 2023

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Nina Metz

Chicago Tribune

How the story resolves itself is one of the more inspired and thoughtful narrative gambits in recent memory, landing on a hard-won emotional maturity.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 21, 2023

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

If you've seen films like "Dan in Real Life" or "Young Adult" and loved those, then this is right up your alley.

Jul 21, 2025

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Somebody I Used to Know is about human beings being content in their own skin and not being confined to the spaces of other people’s worlds. It is about traversing beyond their limits and what new adventures they can have in store.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 19, 2025

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Tom Spoors

Loud and Clear Reviews

Dave Franco’s Somebody I Used To Know is a bold and nuanced romantic comedy that whilst entertaining, struggles to find a consistent tone.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 7, 2025

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 46 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Sharang L

Treads familiar grounds but also offers familiar pleasures.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Kylee V

I loved that they chose Leavenworth as the hometown and highlighted its uniqueness. This movie could've went the super cheesy and predictable route but it surprised me and left me feeling happy for all the characters. Also, it was very funny! Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Mark B

This is just a good story with good characters. It is nice to just have a movie that entertains all movies do not need to break new ground. I really enjoyed this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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Bea W

Ally and Cassidy should have ended up together. It would have been far more interesting. Didn't finish because it started getting boring.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Jason M

I may be a sucker, but I've always enjoyed cheesy romantic flicks like this. So sue me, I'm probably the most nostalgic dude you'll ever meet!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Synopsis

Workaholic TV producer Ally (Alison Brie) faces a major professional setback which sends her running to the comforts of her hometown. She spends a whirlwind evening reminiscing with her first love Sean (Jay Ellis) and starts to question everything about the person she's become. Things only get more confusing when she discovers Sean is getting married to Cassidy (Kiersey Clemons) whose confidence and creative convictions remind Ally of who she used to be.

Director: Dave Franco
Producer: Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Michael Heimler, Leigh Kittay, Isaac Klausner, Ben Stillman
Screenwriter: Dave Franco, Alison Brie
Production Co: Amazon Studios, Temple Hill Entertainment, Black Bear Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 10, 2023
Runtime: 1h 46m

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