Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- awkward
- intimate
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an uneven but recognizable independent romantic comedy with appealing performances and familiar relationship complications.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sarah rejects a hasty proposal while Beth becomes absorbed in planning her wedding, placing contrasting attitudes toward commitment at the center.
Sarah's rebound romance unfolds alongside sister Beth's wedding preparations, creating an interwoven comparison between their lives.
The plot centers on Sarah confronting her shortcomings, a breakup, and a rebound relationship rather than an idealized courtship.
Beth is immersed in wedding details while Sarah's rejection of a proposal exposes competing expectations about marriage.
Films like Save the Date, and why
Drinking Buddies
independent romantic comedy focused on emotionally messy relationships and self-discovery
The Incredible Jessica James
witty relationship drama combining romantic uncertainty, friendship, and contemporary indie sensibility
The One I Love
ensemble romantic comedy about breakups, commitment anxiety, and imperfect adulthood
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Mohan
- Release Date
- 2012-12-14
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (111)
Cast
- Lizzy Caplan
- Alison Brie
- Martin Starr
- Mark Webber
- Geoffrey Arend
- Melonie Díaz
- Timothy Busfield
- Gigi Bermingham
- Grant Harvey
- Kristin Slaysman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Save the Date about?
- A self-questioning woman’s rebound romance unfolds beside her sister’s wedding preparations in an intimate, messy indie romantic comedy.
- What is Save the Date like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Save the Date as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Save the Date violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Save the Date.
- What did critics think of Save the Date?
- Critics broadly found the film an uneven but recognizable independent romantic comedy with appealing performances and familiar relationship complications.
- Which films are like Save the Date?
- Films with a similar feel include Drinking Buddies, The Incredible Jessica James, and The One I Love.
- How long is Save the Date?
- Save the Date runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Save the Date?
- In United States, Save the Date streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now.
