Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- sincere
- poignant
- reflective evening
- coming of age movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a mixed, average coming-of-age dramedy whose emotional premise and performances were more effective than its execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Skye recruits Calvin to help complete her eccentric bucket list while confronting terminal illness.
The anxious hypochondriac Calvin and rebellious British teenager Skye form the film's central bond.
Calvin's hypochondria and Skye's terminal illness create a blend of anxious humor and poignant reflection.
Calvin works as an airport baggage handler, placing the story's protagonist in a constantly transitional environment.
Films like Then Came You, and why
The Fault in Our Stars
shared coming of age story, terminal illness themes, and bittersweet emotional tone
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
shared eccentric bucket-list premise, friendship, and warm dramatic comedy
Five Feet Apart
shared terminal illness narrative, youthful protagonists, and poignant humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Peter Hutchings
- Release Date
- 2018-12-05
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (569)
Cast
- Maisie Williams
- Asa Butterfield
- Nina Dobrev
- Tyler Hoechlin
- David Koechner
- Peyton List
- Tituss Burgess
- Sonya Walger
- Margot Bingham
- Ken Jeong
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
- 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 Then Came You about?
- A fearful airport baggage handler finds unexpected courage and connection while helping a terminally ill teenager complete her unconventional bucket list.
- What is Then Came You like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Then Came You as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Then Came You violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Then Came You.
- What did critics think of Then Came You?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a mixed, average coming-of-age dramedy whose emotional premise and performances were more effective than its execution.
- Which films are like Then Came You?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fault in Our Stars, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Five Feet Apart.
- How long is Then Came You?
- Then Came You runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Then Came You?
- In United States, Then Came You streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
