When We First Met

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When We First Met

TV-14

2018

1h 37m

Romance

Comedy

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1,000+ Ratings

After spending a night with the girl of his dreams only to become just friends, a man gets the opportunity to travel through time and alter that night over and over again until he gets everything perfect.

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Critics Consensus

Much like its protagonist, When We First Met struggles in the cinematic "friend zone" -- and will face a slew of viewer breakups before finding much in the way of true love.

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

Feb 20, 2018

D+

It'll take you roughly five minutes to realize that Noah is going about things the wrong way; it'll take him more than 90.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Feb 9, 2018

2/4

It's like being at a crowded restaurant and eavesdropping on the same bad first date over and over and over again. You'd probably want to move tables.

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

Feb 9, 2018

The potentially problematic premise is narrowly sidestepped because the film zigs when you expect it to zag... This watered-down rom-com doesn't fully deliver but it's a diverting twist on the genre nonetheless.

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Preston Barta

Fresh Fiction

Mar 30, 2019

B-

How the movie plays with time and its different scenarios elevates it above your average laundry-folding, background noise rom-coms.

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

Dec 21, 2018

3.5/5

Every tired rom-com checkbox is ticked, but this film still manages to feel fresh, is thoroughly delightful, and delivers pleasant, affable entertainment.

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Kiera Allen

Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL)

Aug 27, 2018

What's refreshing about When We First Met is that it comes with twists and heartfelt surprises.

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Kevin M

@MarcoKevin Jun 5, 2026

When We First Met is a fun and enjoyable movie with a surprisingly meaningful message beneath its comedy and time-travel concept. What I liked most is how it explores a very human tendency, the desire to change the past and make someone love us the way we want. But as the story unfolds, it shows that love isn't about controlling outcomes or forcing things to happen. Instead, it reminds us that real love is wanting the other person to be happy, even if that happiness doesn't include us. Sometimes loving someone means accepting reality and letting go. Funny, heartwarming, and more thoughtful than it first appears.

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Jay R

@Jriensche Feb 15, 2026

This is a good movie! I’m making this review on acting and storyline. It was honestly a good movie there is so much junk movies these days that the general public likes. It always has to be shocking and disturbing. This is laid back and entertaining. A comedy with a great ending love story. I would definitely watch this again!

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jan 21, 2026

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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Derek E

@RT28421585 Dec 22, 2025

A cute rom com about chasing the wrong girl and fighting destiny wrapped up in a time traveling theme. It's not overly funny but interesting. The plot was easy to figure out but was still enjoyable to watch if you dont mind Adam Devine's shtick of being basically Jack Black (he plays the same character in every movie to me). worth a watch IMO.

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James B.

@JKBOPB Jul 30, 2025

A pathetically thin comedy about pursuing the wrong person all along! Female ultimate lead is really good in this film in spite of the material!

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Brian R

@RT53652710 Mar 11, 2025

Cliche but Adam Devine is a funny and loveable nd you can't help but love his recurring appearances as a love struck sucka.

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Synopsis

After spending a night with the girl of his dreams only to become just friends, a man gets the opportunity to travel through time and alter that night over and over again until he gets everything perfect.

Director: Ari Sandel
Producer: Adam Saunders, Mason Novick, Mary Viola
Screenwriter: John Whittington
Production Co: Netflix, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Footprint Features, MXN Entertainment
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 9, 2018
Runtime: 1h 37m

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