Definitely, Maybe

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Definitely, Maybe

PG-13

2008

1h 51m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds), a thirtysomething Manhattanite, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) asks him about his life before marriage, including how he met and fell in love with her mother. Will flashes back to 1992 and recounts his romances with three women, changing their names so that his daughter must guess which one became his wife.

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Critics Consensus

With a clever script and charismatic leads, Definitely, Maybe is a refreshing entry into the romantic comedy genre.

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Jordan Hoffman

UGO

Sep 8, 2009

B-

This is straight-up young people whining about their relationships.

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Xan Brooks

Guardian

Oct 18, 2008

3/5

It's sweet natured and brightly played.

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David Denby

The New Yorker

Feb 25, 2008

Definitely, Maybe, which was written and directed by Adam Brooks, has charm and spirit.

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Sean Axmaker

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May 6, 2023

It feels overworked at times, a gimmick saved largely by the chemistry of its players. But this high-concept tale of modern love is also sweet and sour in the best ways.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 5, 2020

3.5/4.0

A surprisingly honest and authentic film with sprinkles of hopefulness.

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

Oct 29, 2019

C

It's just a shame that "Maybe" didn't trust its material enough to deliver a more satisfying experience.

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Robert P

@Superbad 19 hrs ago

This is a 3.5 star Movie!

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COS M

@CosMovies Sep 22, 2026

A beautiful, intelligent and wonderfully layered romantic story about love unfolding across the journey of our lives—sometimes appearing before us long before we are ready to recognize it. Told beautifully through the eyes of a daughter discovering her father’s life before she existed, the film explores missed opportunities, relationships, divorce and its impact on children, and the realization that sometimes the love we have been searching for has been right in front of us all along. Warm performances, wonderful chemistry, beautiful music and New York City itself give the story its heart and magic. The perfect ending completes the circle with love, hope and the possibility of beginning again. A big, beautiful masterpiece. ❤️🎬🗽

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Tren B.

@Gridlock May 6, 2026

Definitely, Maybe, is a story of heartache. On one hand, it is the trampled heart, and in the other, the longing. The relationships in the movie dealt with in an emotionally intelligent way(even the daughter). Which doesn't allow for the extreme highs and lows of most romantic comedies, but the performances are so genuine that they draw you in. It's definitely worth the watc.

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Gedeon L.

@gdawg67 Mar 25, 2026

Entertaining throughout, twist at end is cherry on top

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Ed R

@JustcallmeER Dec 6, 2025

Depressing movie with an odd twist.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Oct 10, 2025

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Isla Fisher

April

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Maya Hayes

Rachel Weisz

Summer Hartley

Derek Luke

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Synopsis

Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds), a thirtysomething Manhattanite, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) asks him about his life before marriage, including how he met and fell in love with her mother. Will flashes back to 1992 and recounts his romances with three women, changing their names so that his daughter must guess which one became his wife.

Director: Adam Brooks
Producer: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Working Title Films
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Smoking|Some Frank Dialogue)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.0M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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