Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- hopeful
- date night
- romantic comedy night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as an appealing, well-crafted French romantic fantasy comedy with an inventive premise and emotional charm.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Raphaël awakens in a reality where Olivia has never known him and must rebuild their relationship from nothing.
The central conflict turns on Raphaël trying to make Olivia fall in love with him again without their shared past.
The alternate-reality setup generates comic identity reversals while keeping the emotional focus on marriage and renewed affection.
Raphaël is a bestselling author in one reality but must confront the value of his relationship when the circumstances of his life change.
Films like Love at Second Sight, and why
The Family Man
shares a high-concept romantic premise in which altered circumstances test the durability of a relationship, balancing fantasy with warm comedy
About Time
combines romantic longing, alternate-life speculation, and emotional self-discovery within an accessible mainstream fantasy structure
The Change-Up
uses a magical disruption of ordinary life to explore marriage, identity, and the possibility of choosing love again
Movie Details
- Director
- Hugo Gélin
- Release Date
- 2019-01-18
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (884)
Cast
- François Civil
- Joséphine Japy
- Benjamin Lavernhe
- Camille Lellouche
- Amaury de Crayencour
- Édith Scob
- Juliette Dol
- Samir Boitard
- Christian Benedetti
- Guillaume Bouchède
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- France Channel Amazon Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Love at Second Sight about?
- After waking in a world where his wife is a stranger, a successful writer must woo her from the beginning.
- What is Love at Second Sight like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Love at Second Sight as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Love at Second Sight violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Love at Second Sight.
- What did critics think of Love at Second Sight?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as an appealing, well-crafted French romantic fantasy comedy with an inventive premise and emotional charm.
- Which films are like Love at Second Sight?
- Films with a similar feel include The Family Man, About Time, and The Change-Up.
- How long is Love at Second Sight?
- Love at Second Sight runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Love at Second Sight?
- In United States, Love at Second Sight streams on France Channel Amazon Channel.
