Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- wistful
- sincere
- date night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's romantic premise undermined by a bland, formulaic plot and weak script, despite some acknowledgment of the leads' screen chemistry.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Al and Imogen's whirlwind courtship is framed through intense rituals and idealized feelings before their separation.
The plot is explicitly told from both Al's and Imogen's points of view.
After Imogen leaves, Al pursues desperate measures to forget her and rebound from the relationship.
Both protagonists are college students navigating first love, separation, and changing expectations.
Films like Down to You, and why
The Notebook
college romance, youthful lovesickness, and bittersweet relationship uncertainty
The Last Kiss
young adult romance, breakup-and-reconciliation structure, and earnest emotional tone
Serendipity
urban romantic comedy centered on idealized first love and relationship anxiety
Movie Details
- Director
- Kris Isacsson
- Release Date
- 2000-01-21
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (271)
Cast
- Freddie Prinze Jr.
- Julia Stiles
- Selma Blair
- Shawn Hatosy
- Zak Orth
- Ashton Kutcher
- Rosario Dawson
- Henry Winkler
- Lucie Arnaz
- Lauren German
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Down to You about?
- Two New York college students fall intensely in love, separate under the pressure of growing up, and struggle to find their way back to each other.
- What is Down to You like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Down to You as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Down to You violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Down to You.
- What did critics think of Down to You?
- Critics broadly found the film's romantic premise undermined by a bland, formulaic plot and weak script, despite some acknowledgment of the leads' screen chemistry.
- Which films are like Down to You?
- Films with a similar feel include The Notebook, The Last Kiss, and Serendipity.
- How long is Down to You?
- Down to You runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Down to You?
- In United States, Down to You is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
