Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- raunchy
- witty
- sardonic
- date night
- girls night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a sharp, relatable romantic comedy elevated by Amy Schumer and Bill Hader's performances, despite a familiar formula and overlong stretches.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Amy Townsend pursues casual sex and avoids sleepovers while Aaron becomes the more relationship-oriented partner.
Amy treats monogamy as unrealistic and must confront her assumptions after developing genuine feelings for Aaron.
Amy's one-night stands, intoxication, and frank sexual history drive both the jokes and the romantic conflict.
Amy works at the sensationalistic magazine S'nuff and must produce a high-stakes profile for a promotion.
Films like Trainwreck, and why
Bridesmaids
raunchy romantic comedy pairing commitment-averse protagonists with frank sexual humor and emotional vulnerability
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
adult romantic comedy driven by awkward intimacy, sharp banter, and fear of commitment
Knocked Up
gender-flipped romantic comedy combining explicit humor, messy relationships, and personal growth
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
crude but warm relationship comedy centered on emotional immaturity and reluctant commitment
Movie Details
- Director
- Judd Apatow
- Release Date
- 2015-07-17
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (2772)
Cast
- Amy Schumer
- Bill Hader
- Brie Larson
- LeBron James
- Colin Quinn
- Mike Birbiglia
- Evan Brinkman
- John Cena
- Tilda Swinton
- Vanessa Bayer
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Trainwreck about?
- A hard-partying magazine writer discovers that an unexpected relationship with a kind sports doctor may demand the commitment she has spent her life avoiding.
- What is Trainwreck like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Trainwreck as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Trainwreck violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Trainwreck.
- What did critics think of Trainwreck?
- Critics broadly found the film a sharp, relatable romantic comedy elevated by Amy Schumer and Bill Hader's performances, despite a familiar formula and overlong stretches.
- Which films are like Trainwreck?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridesmaids, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Knocked Up, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
- How long is Trainwreck?
- Trainwreck runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch Trainwreck?
- In United States, Trainwreck is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
