Somebody I Used To Know

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Somebody I Used To Know

R

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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Critics Consensus

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

02/27/2023

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]

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Manuel Betancourt

AV Club

02/24/2023

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

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Nina Metz

Chicago Tribune

02/21/2023

3.5/4

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.

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Sep 29

3.5/5

Far from being left in the history of great romantic comedies, it offers us a more modern, mature plot with several moments of fun and reflection thanks to a script that raises current and profound themes and good performances. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

Jul 21

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

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Jul 19

4.5/5

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.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom May 10

Somebody I Used to Know is a really creative and refreshing idea that puts a unique spin on the familiar "returning home" story. It follows a workaholic showrunner, Ally, who heads back to her hometown after her series gets cancelled, and that setup immediately feels grounded and relatable. The film does a nice job of balancing humor and introspection as Ally reconnects with people from her past. Her dynamic with her ex, Sean, adds an emotional layer that feels natural rather than forced, and it quietly pushes the story forward. What stands out most is how the film uses these relationships to explore identity and self-reflection. Meeting Sean’s fiancée, Cassidy, adds another dimension that makes Ally question the choices she’s made without ever turning things overly dramatic or heavy-handed. Overall, it’s a thoughtful and engaging watch with a solid concept and emotional depth. I’d rate it a 7/10.

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Mariano A

@Tastefulsentimenalguy Jan 5

It's weird, it's uncomfortable, but it works to make an all too familiar plot interesting.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 06/19/2025

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

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Sharang L

@Scribe187 01/05/2025

Treads familiar grounds but also offers familiar pleasures.

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Kylee V

@RT39135838 11/12/2024

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.

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Mark B

@Mbindon 04/02/2024

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.

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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