Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- nostalgic
- intimate
- date night
- romantic comedy night
What critics said
Critics generally found a likable, chemistry-rich cast and worthwhile relationship themes, but viewed the screenplay as formulaic, uneven, and insufficiently developed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ally’s reunion with Sean and encounter with Cassidy prompt her to reassess the person her work-centered life has made her.
The central dilemma explicitly links Ally’s workaholic identity with the demands of love and partnership.
Cassidy’s character and the film’s lgbtq-oriented storyline complicate Ally’s assumptions about romance, identity, and commitment.
Ally’s trip back to her hometown initiates the reunion with Sean and the encounter that drives her self-questioning.
Films like Somebody I Used to Know, and why
The Holiday
romantic comedy centered on returning to a hometown, revisiting an old relationship, and reconsidering adult identity
Enough Said
relationship-focused comedy-drama about emotional uncertainty, personal growth, and difficult romantic choices
The Big Sick
witty but introspective romantic comedy examining commitment, self-discovery, and the gap between past and present selves
Movie Details
- Director
- Dave Franco
- Release Date
- 2023-02-10
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (205)
Cast
- Alison Brie
- Jay Ellis
- Kiersey Clemons
- Danny Pudi
- Haley Joel Osment
- Amy Sedaris
- Julie Hagerty
- Olga Merediz
- Evan Jonigkeit
- Ayden Mayeri
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Somebody I Used to Know about?
- A workaholic woman’s hometown reunion with an ex and an unexpected new connection forces her to reconsider love, ambition, and the self she left behind.
- What is Somebody I Used to Know like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Somebody I Used to Know as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Somebody I Used to Know violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Somebody I Used to Know.
- What did critics think of Somebody I Used to Know?
- Critics generally found a likable, chemistry-rich cast and worthwhile relationship themes, but viewed the screenplay as formulaic, uneven, and insufficiently developed.
- Which films are like Somebody I Used to Know?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, Enough Said, and The Big Sick.
- How long is Somebody I Used to Know?
- Somebody I Used to Know runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Somebody I Used to Know?
- In United States, Somebody I Used to Know streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
