Storyline

After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's fiery attraction turns ice-cold--until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.

Anyone But You (2023) Cast 

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Original Language: English

Director: Will Gluck

Producer: Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Will Gluck

Writer: Ilana Wolpert, Will Gluck

Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 2023  Wide

Box Office (Gross USA): $44.0M

Runtime: 1h 43m

Distributor: Columbia Pictures

Production Co: Olive Bridge Entertainment, Fifty-Fifty Films, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films

Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

Anyone But You (2023) Movie Review

"Anyone But You" is a fictional movie that explores the romance, comedy, and visual elements of the genre. The film stars Glen Powell as Ben, a finance professional who struggles with emotional wounds, and Sydney Sweeney as a law student navigating career uncertainties. The film's plot revolves around a spark between Ben and Bea, who share passionate conversations and vulnerabilities.

Bea leaves without saying goodbye, consumed by regret, but later reveals her true feelings to Ben. Ben's best friend Pete confides in him that she was merely a fleeting encounter. Later, Ben and Bea's paths intersect again, with Claudia, Pete's sister, starting a relationship with Bea's sister Halle. A year later, they attend a destination wedding in Australia, where a plan is hatched to bring Ben and Bea together to maintain harmony. Despite the initial ruse, the duo decides to play along, hoping to end Bea's parents' attempts to reunite her with Jonathan and evoke jealousy from Ben's ex, Margaret.

However, things take an unexpected turn, and true love triumphs in the end. The film's release status is uncertain, but it serves as a beacon of hope for the future of the romantic comedy genre. The film's star chemistry and charm make it a must-watch for fans of the genre.