Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- earnest
- hopeful
- date night
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film appealing and emotionally accessible, while viewing its parallel-life concept and execution as uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Natalie's future diverges after a pregnancy test, alternating between motherhood in Texas and a career-focused life in Los Angeles.
The two realities place Natalie between young motherhood in her Texas hometown and professional aspirations in Los Angeles.
Natalie's graduation opens contrasting versions of adulthood shaped by pregnancy, relationships, work, and changing expectations.
The film uses two recognizable versions of Natalie's future to create a warm, mainstream dramedy about choice and possibility.
Films like Look Both Ways, and why
Sliding Doors
shared parallel-life premise, romantic drama, and exploration of alternate choices
The Holiday
shared coming-of-age romance, career uncertainty, and emotionally warm dramedy
Someone Great
shared contemporary relationship drama, female friendship, and competing life paths
The Break-Up
shared romantic comedy structure centered on adulthood, ambition, and difficult choices
Movie Details
- Director
- Wanuri Kahiu
- Release Date
- 2022-08-16
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (735)
Cast
- Lili Reinhart
- Danny Ramirez
- David Corenswet
- Aisha Dee
- Andrea Savage
- Luke Wilson
- Nia Long
- Sahara Ale
- Amanda Knapic
- Sarah J. Bartholomew
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 Look Both Ways about?
- A young woman's post-graduation future branches into two heartfelt paths shaped by pregnancy, romance, family, and career ambition.
- What is Look Both Ways like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Look Both Ways as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Look Both Ways violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Look Both Ways.
- What did critics think of Look Both Ways?
- Critics generally found the film appealing and emotionally accessible, while viewing its parallel-life concept and execution as uneven.
- Which films are like Look Both Ways?
- Films with a similar feel include Sliding Doors, The Holiday, Someone Great, and The Break-Up.
- How long is Look Both Ways?
- Look Both Ways runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Look Both Ways?
- In United States, Look Both Ways streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
