Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- heartfelt
- girls night
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an engaging, heartfelt romantic comedy whose strongest qualities are its female friendship, witty performances, and emotional sincerity.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jenny relies on Erin and Blair during an outrageous final New York adventure after her nine-year relationship ends.
Jenny is moving for her dream job and confronting the end of a long relationship as she enters adulthood.
The story begins with Nate ending Jenny's nine-year relationship and follows her attempt to process the loss.
Jenny, Erin, and Blair embark on one outrageous final adventure in New York City before Jenny relocates.
Films like Someone Great, and why
Bridesmaids
female friendship, romantic heartbreak, witty ensemble energy, and an emotionally transitional New York setting
Frances Ha
women centered comedy, friendship as emotional anchor, and a bittersweet coming of age transition
The Break-Up
romantic breakup, female self discovery, and a warm balance of comedy with emotional vulnerability
The Incredible Jessica James
urban relationship drama, intimate friendship networks, and a contemporary twenties-to-adulthood perspective
Movie Details
- Director
- Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
- Release Date
- 2019-04-19
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1210)
Cast
- Gina Rodriguez
- Brittany Snow
- DeWanda Wise
- Peter Vack
- RuPaul
- LaKeith Stanfield
- Alex Moffat
- Rebecca Naomi Jones
- Jaboukie Young-White
- Michelle Buteau
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 Someone Great about?
- After a nine-year relationship collapses on the eve of her cross-country move, an aspiring music journalist turns to her best friends for one cathartic New York City farewell.
- What is Someone Great like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Someone Great as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Someone Great violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Someone Great.
- What did critics think of Someone Great?
- Critics broadly found the film an engaging, heartfelt romantic comedy whose strongest qualities are its female friendship, witty performances, and emotional sincerity.
- Which films are like Someone Great?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridesmaids, Frances Ha, The Break-Up, and The Incredible Jessica James.
- How long is Someone Great?
- Someone Great runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Someone Great?
- In United States, Someone Great streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
