Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- melancholic
- awkward
- quiet evening
- indie romance night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the romantic premise confused and difficult to sustain because Billy Crudup and Mandy Moore lack convincing chemistry.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Henry's obsessive-compulsive habits and misanthropic temperament make his developing relationship with Lucy unusually awkward and psychologically prickly.
Rudy's voice from the grave advises Henry as he struggles with work, grief, and romantic uncertainty.
Henry and Lucy are forced to create another children's book together after Rudy's death, turning professional dependence into personal connection.
Lucy must weigh Henry's emerging attachment against Jeremy's renewed pursuit after he dedicates his new book to her.
Films like Dedication, and why
Stranger Than Fiction
quirky romantic comedy with emotionally guarded protagonists, literary creativity, and an offbeat independent tone
The Holiday
indie romance balancing eccentric character behavior, creative work, and unresolved emotional baggage
The Broken Hearts Gallery
bittersweet romantic drama about damaged adults, second chances, and complicated attachments
Movie Details
- Director
- Justin Theroux
- Release Date
- 2007-08-24
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (109)
Cast
- Billy Crudup
- Mandy Moore
- Tom Wilkinson
- Dianne Wiest
- Martin Freeman
- Bob Balaban
- Christine Taylor
- Bobby Cannavale
- Cassidy Hinkle
- Amy Sedaris
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel
- 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 Dedication about?
- A prickly children's author and a lovelorn illustrator find unexpected intimacy while completing a book born from loss and professional pressure.
- What is Dedication like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dedication as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dedication violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dedication.
- What did critics think of Dedication?
- Critics broadly found the romantic premise confused and difficult to sustain because Billy Crudup and Mandy Moore lack convincing chemistry.
- Which films are like Dedication?
- Films with a similar feel include Stranger Than Fiction, The Holiday, and The Broken Hearts Gallery.
- How long is Dedication?
- Dedication runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dedication?
- In United States, Dedication streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel.
