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Romantic comedy

A Previous Engagement (2008): Ratings

A Previous Engagement (2008) movie poster

A Previous Engagement is a 2008 romantic comedy directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin. Critics gave it 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
37%
Metascore
46
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A Previous Engagement (2008) movie poster
Released
Director
Joan Carr-Wiggin
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Previous Engagement About?

The premise of A Previous Engagement without spoilers.

A librarian, Julia Reynolds, takes a Mediterranean vacation with her husband, Jack. During the trip, she unexpectedly reconnects with Alex, a charming Frenchman she knew years ago. Complicating matters, Alex brings his new girlfriend along. As old feelings resurface and long-held secrets are revealed, Julia finds herself at a crossroads, questioning her current relationship and considering a rekindled romance with Alex. She must ultimately decide between embracing a past love or building a new future with her husband.

A Previous Engagement Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • family relationships
  • husband
  • secret
  • vacation
  • malta
  • love
  • male female relationship
  • villa
  • soulmate
  • salsa
  • mother daughter relationship
  • mediterranean
+4 more
  • love triangle
  • feminism
  • baby boomer
  • adultery
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Crew

The Director of A Previous Engagement

Directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin.

From the director

More from Joan Carr-Wiggin

More films directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin, best-rated first: If I Were You, A Grand Romantic Gesture and Getting to Know You.

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Ratings

A Previous Engagement Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A Previous Engagement 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Details

A Previous Engagement Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Zwei Romeos für Julia” and “Давнее свидание”.

Also known as
  • Zwei Romeos für Julia
  • Давнее свидание
  • Önceki Bir Anlaşma
  • 2 Romeos für Julia - Alte Liebe rostet nicht
  • Máltai randevú
  • 2 Romeos für Julia – Alte Liebe rostet nicht

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A Previous Engagement FAQ: Release Date, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Previous Engagement, each answered in a sentence.

When was A Previous Engagement released?

A Previous Engagement was released on May 9, 2008.

Who directed A Previous Engagement?

A Previous Engagement was directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin.

More films by Joan Carr-Wiggin

How is A Previous Engagement rated?

A Previous Engagement has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.

Does A Previous Engagement have a post-credit scene?

No. A Previous Engagement has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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