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Me Before You

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
311K
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POPULARITY
459
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Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke in Me Before You (2016)
Louisa lives in a quaint town in the English countryside. With no clear direction in her life, the quirky and creative 26-year-old goes from one job to the next in order to help her family make ends meet. Her normally cheery outlook is put to the test, however, when she faces her newest career challenge: Taking a job at the local "castle," she becomes caregiver and companion to Will Traynor, a wealthy young banker who became wheelchair bound in an accident two years prior, and whose whole world changed dramatically in the blink of an eye.
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A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she's taking care of.A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she's taking care of.A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she's taking care of.

  • Director
    • Thea Sharrock
  • Writer
    • Jojo Moyes
  • Stars
    • Emilia Clarke
    • Sam Claflin
    • Janet McTeer
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    311K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    459
    85
    • Director
      • Thea Sharrock
    • Writer
      • Jojo Moyes
    • Stars
      • Emilia Clarke
      • Sam Claflin
      • Janet McTeer
    • 658User reviews
    • 233Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke
    • Lou Clark
    Sam Claflin
    Sam Claflin
    • Will Traynor
    Janet McTeer
    Janet McTeer
    • Camilla Traynor
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • Stephen Traynor
    Vanessa Kirby
    Vanessa Kirby
    • Alicia
    Eileen Dunwoodie
    • Café Customer
    Pablo Raybould
    • Frank
    Gabrielle Downey
    • Daphne
    Henri Charles
    Henri Charles
    • Thomas Clark
    • (as Henri Kirkham)
    Samantha Spiro
    Samantha Spiro
    • Josie Clark
    Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle
    • Bernard Clark
    Jenna Coleman
    Jenna Coleman
    • Katrina "Treena" Clark
    Alan Breck
    • Grandad
    Matthew Lewis
    Matthew Lewis
    • Patrick
    Muzz Khan
    Muzz Khan
    • Syed
    Stephen Peacocke
    Stephen Peacocke
    • Nathan
    Ben Lloyd-Hughes
    Ben Lloyd-Hughes
    • Rupert
    Richard Goulding
    Richard Goulding
    • Freddie Foster
    • Director
      • Thea Sharrock
    • Writer
      • Jojo Moyes
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    User reviews658

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    7jbam_46

    It was a pretty cute

    Felt very derivative of Intouchables I did however really enjoy the romance that was in this film.

    Emilia Clark has the most expressive face I have ever seen on camera.

    Watch her eyebrows! That's all I have to say. You could almost watch this entire movie just staring at her eyebrows… I had a hard time not doing that.

    I really enjoyed her character. She is a silly, eccentric, perpetually happy girl. With a pretty eclectic sense of style.

    Emilia Clarke was perfectly cast for this role.

    She ventures far from her intense power house character the Mother of Dragons from Game of Thrones.

    At times it was hard to tell if Emilia Clarke the actress is just extremely expressive with her face, or if it was something she was doing for the role… which I suppose speaks to how well she did.

    Because I'm thinking she was exaggerating it, therefore she played the part marvellously.

    The male lead is Sam Claflin, who you will more than likely recognize but not be able to place. His largest role as of late is the water proficient fighter from the Hunger Games.

    I also feel he played the part very well. No complaints, He has a great smile, or smirk, that he does through out, which allows us to empathize with him a little more when he seeming unlikable.

    There are a lot of light moments, actually the whole movie has a very light tone to it… it's a serious topic, but with Clarke's character it's hard for anything to be too serious or solemn. There are those sombre moments, which is, I'm sure, why I was given a tissue box at the advance screening.

    There were only a few editing aspects I didn't enjoy. There were far too many cuts in certain scenes… Emilia walking up to the mansion for the first time and her conversation on the bench with her boyfriend. They were distracting. This was sprinkled throughout the film to greater or lesser degrees.

    I think the film looked pretty, great locations. And a wonderful set, really. The house Claflin's character lives in looks very nice. I loved all the walls that opened when pushed on. Very modern, and expensive I'm sure.

    There is a little treat for any Harry Potter fans! Neville Longbottom, all grown up and looking fit, he plays the part of Emilia Clarke's boyfriend. I hope to see him in more roles, maybe even a lead one day.

    As for family friendliness, this movie is a G, it is good to go. In the opening scene Claflin is presumably being intimate with his girlfriend, they are obviously naked, but nothing is shown, they are under sheets.

    There is no cursing or obscenities in this movie worth mentioning.
    8Doasnow95

    Amazing

    I loved this movie. It stayed very true to the book and I love the book. I think Emilia Clarke was born to play her. I feel like she was just playing herself cause she has a personality like that in real life. It was pure joy to watch her play Lou. The expressions she makes, the way she talks and most of all, her amazing clothes! I loved every single outfit she wore. This film made me laugh and it made me very emotional, just like the book. I think Sam Claflin was also born to play Will. They had an amazing chemistry throughout the entire film and the rest of the cast is also spot on. There are of course some parts from the book that were left out but nonetheless, this film was still amazing. I also want to point out that the soundtrack of the movie is amazing as well.
    0U

    Fantastic Romantic Movie

    Absolutely brilliant film. Those who criticise it for dealing with the subject of disabilty should look past the fact Will is disabled and look at the film in the light of what it aims to be, a touching, romance film. Emelia Clarke is great. Sam Claflin is brilliant. A definite must see film.
    9whitbyscallyred

    Clarke is adorable and the critics get it wrong

    How can so many people get this this movie wrong, especially the critics? The high point of the film is the performance by Emelia Clarke. She is hair-brained, and scatty, completely adorable and wonderful.The camera-work is gorgeous and the soundtrack is second to none.

    Lou (Emilia Clarke) gets a job as a carer to a man (William) who is paralyzed more or less from the neck down. A budding friendship/romance develops; and this is 90% a feel good movie.

    The criticism of the movie that it depicts a life with profound disability as almost worthless is completely mistaken. The movie depicts William's life as worthwhile and precious. It is William's own judgment that his life cannot go on as it is, and that he would prefer to die.

    With regard to this, the movie does tend to downplay the pain and suffering that William experiences. Instead it focuses on the good times and precious moments he spends will Lou. And as already stated, the character of Lou is completely adorable. I am in love.
    9anaisverny_ploypailin

    Gets me crying Everytime

    Cried the first time I watched it. Now it's the 6th time I've seen it ,and I noticed that the more times I watch it, the earlier into the film I cry. Lou's character is so beautiful and so is their relationship, which makes me cry because I know how it ends.

    Would recommend if you want a good cry, and if you're a fan of Emilia Clarke. She's so cute in this.

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    • Trivia
      In the book, "Me Before You" Lou Clark gets a tattoo of a bumblebee. Emilia Clarke's first tattoo was also a bumblebee on her finger which she got after wrapping the film.
    • Goofs
      When returning from the trip, there's a scene with Lou and Will at a check-in counter at the airport. When flying with a private carrier, you don't go to a check-in counter, just pass through a separate security and ID control, and a private handler takes you to your jet at the apron.
    • Quotes

      [Last lines]

      Will Traynor: [Voice over, narrating the letter Louisa is reading] Clark. A few weeks should have passed by the time you read this. If you follow the instructions, you'll be in Paris on one of those chairs that never sit quite level on a pavement. I hope it's still sunny. Across the bridge to your right, you'll see L'artisan Parfumeur. You should try the scent called Papiomextrem. I always did think it would smell great on you. There are few things I wanted to say and couldn't because you would've gotten emotional and you wouldn't have let me finish. So, here it is. When you get back home, Michael Lawler will give you access to a bank account that contains enough to give you a new beginning. Don't start panicking. It's not enough for you to sit around for the rest of your life but it should buy you your freedom, at least from that little town we both call home. Live boldly, Clark. Push yourself. Don't settle. Wear those stripy legs with pride. Knowing you still have possibilities is a luxury, knowing I might have given them to you. This eased something for me. So, this is it. You are scored on my heart, Clark. You have been the first day you walked in with your sweet smile and your ridiculous clothes and your bad jokes and your complete inability to ever hide a single thing you felt. Don't think of me too often. I don't want you getting sad. Just live well. Just live. I'll be walking beside you every step of the way. Love, Will.

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Emilia Clarke/Darrell Hammond/Geoff Johns/Tim Alexander (2016)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Max Jury & Dean Josiah

      Performed by Max Jury

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    • Release date
      • June 3, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Yo antes de ti
    • Filming locations
      • Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • New Line Cinema
      • One Film at a Time
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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $56,245,075
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,723,269
      • Jun 5, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $208,445,075
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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