Overview
Childhood friends reunite and discover old sparks in a comedic twist on romance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- sincere
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's familiar romantic-comedy formula refreshed by Ali Wong and Randall Park's infectious chemistry, sharp wit, and smart social commentary.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sasha and Marcus reconnect after a fifteen-year estrangement and rediscover romantic chemistry.
Sasha is a celebrity chef navigating professional success and expectations surrounding Asian American representation.
Sasha returns to open a restaurant while Marcus remains at home, works for his father, and accepts a settled musical life.
Sasha's return to San Francisco directly brings her back into contact with Marcus and their shared past.
Films like Always Be My Maybe, and why
The Big Sick
shared romantic comedy structure, childhood-friends-to-lovers arc, and witty contemporary relationship dynamics
The Photograph
shared rekindled romance, culturally specific family tensions, and warm comedic tone
Crazy Rich Asians
shared breezy romantic comedy, opposites-attract pairing, and emotionally sincere humor
Bridesmaids
shared friendship-centered romance, career-versus-homecoming conflict, and smart social comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Nahnatchka Khan
- Release Date
- 2019-05-31
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1442)
Cast
- Ali Wong
- Randall Park
- James Saito
- Michelle Buteau
- Vivian Bang
- Keanu Reeves
- Susan Park
- Daniel Dae Kim
- Karan Soni
- Lo Mutuc
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Always Be My Maybe about?
- A successful chef and her comfortably rooted musician childhood friend rekindle an old connection when her return to San Francisco forces them to confront fifteen years of distance.
- What is Always Be My Maybe like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Always Be My Maybe as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Always Be My Maybe violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Always Be My Maybe.
- What did critics think of Always Be My Maybe?
- Critics broadly found the film's familiar romantic-comedy formula refreshed by Ali Wong and Randall Park's infectious chemistry, sharp wit, and smart social commentary.
- Which films are like Always Be My Maybe?
- Films with a similar feel include The Big Sick, The Photograph, Crazy Rich Asians, and Bridesmaids.
- How long is Always Be My Maybe?
- Always Be My Maybe runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Always Be My Maybe?
- In United States, Always Be My Maybe streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
