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Begin Again

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Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her songwriting partner/lover Dave (Adam Levine) head for New York when he lands a record deal with a major label. However, Gretta is suddenly left on her own when Dave gives in to the temptations that come with his newfound success. Things take a turn for the better for her when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record executive, discovers Gretta performing in a club. A mutually life-changing bond forms between the pair as they work together on Gretta's first album.
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Writer-director John Carney's return to musical drama isn't quite as potent as it was with Once, but thanks to charming work from its well-matched leads, Begin Again is difficult to resist.

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Cath Clarke Time Out 07/02/2020
4/5
What makes it special is that it's not another romance about finding a man. It's about finding your people, about being a bit lost in your twenties. Go to Full Review Alissa Wilkinson Christianity Today 04/13/2016
3.5/4
Begin Again is the best sort of summer movie, with great performances and a solid core. It's clearly a work that comes from love shared by people who enjoyed making it, and that makes it fun for us to watch out in the audience, too. Go to Full Review Evan Williams The Australian 08/11/2014
3.5/5
I've seen happier endings in Oklahoma! and Singin' in the Rain, but this one feels genuine - and in an unexpected way, deeply satisfying. Go to Full Review JD Duran InSession Film 08/19/2024
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The film explores how other options could've come into play, but you still have to deal with it and you don't have to stay stuck in the heartache. The exploration of that theme is fascinating and handled really well here. Go to Full Review Fausto Fernandez Fotogramas 06/27/2022
4/5
A variation of A Star is Born... But an optimist, kind, luminous and magical [take] led by a marvelous, sentimental humanist fable about second chances. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 08/17/2021
In a perfect world, Begin Again would have been up for Best Picture and more. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tony S @RT22145614 6d I enjoyed this movie about a Brit who comes to New York City because her boyfriend is getting a record deal. She's a very talented songwriter and he's a budding rock/pop star. Her entry to stardom takes a different path that includes a washed up music producer, a big-time rap artist, and some friends. It's good stuff. See more Jamie S @Jamiexx 6d I’ve watched this movie 100 times over the years and I appreciate it a little more each time. What an absolute gem. The music is so good and is what makes this movie even better, and the actors were phenomenal. If you haven’t seen it, watch it, you won’t be sorry! See more Thyaagu C @Thyaagu Mar 3 Shred emotions, emerge feel-good? Hell yes. Music fuelled rebirth? Take me in flat!!! Every tune had soul. Every instrument spoke. Violet's 'Tell me if you wanna go' final guitar bit? Oh my gosh took my heart straight away. Too good! See more Abenel Ribeiro S @NelSicsu Feb 19 muitobom este filme See more Patrick B. @brantpat1950 Feb 7 Great script, locations, cast, original music….. Fairly perfect See more Rob A @RT76386004 Dec 6 An adorable tale of addiction, betrayal and redemption with Keira Knightley showcasing a surprisingly lovely singing voice. There's plenty of Adam Levine (Maroon 5) for fans to enjoy as well. A top 10 hidden gem. See more Read all reviews
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John Carney

Director

Keira Knightley

Gretta

Mark Ruffalo

Dan

Hailee Steinfeld

Violet

Adam Levine

Dave

Catherine Keener

Miriam

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Synopsis Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her songwriting partner/lover Dave (Adam Levine) head for New York when he lands a record deal with a major label. However, Gretta is suddenly left on her own when Dave gives in to the temptations that come with his newfound success. Things take a turn for the better for her when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record executive, discovers Gretta performing in a club. A mutually life-changing bond forms between the pair as they work together on Gretta's first album.
Director
John Carney
Producer
Tobin Armbrust, Anthony Bregman, Judd Apatow
Screenwriter
John Carney
Distributor
Weinstein Co.
Production Co
Sycamore Pictures, Apatow Productions, Exclusive Media, Likely Story
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 17, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.2M
Runtime
1h 44m
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