Between Us (2017): Ratings & Plot
Between Us is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Rafael Palacio Illingworth. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Rafael Palacio Illingworth
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Between Us About?
The premise of Between Us without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As night falls in Los Angeles, a six-year relationship between Henry and Dianne faces a crisis. Doubts about commitment and conflicting societal pressures begin to strain their bond. Impulsive decisions and unexpected revelations lead them to encounter strangers who offer alternative paths, forcing them to examine the foundation of their relationship and what remains when the night ends.
The Director of Between Us
Directed by Rafael Palacio Illingworth.
- Director Rafael Palacio Illingworth
More from Rafael Palacio Illingworth
One more film directed by Rafael Palacio Illingworth: Life Begins, Life Ends.
Between Us Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Between Us 64 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
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TMDB 53% User score
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Movie Insider 2.4 /5
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Between Us Plot Summary
What happens in Between Us from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dianne and Henry have built a life together for more than six years, sharing a compact, quiet apartment. At a family lunch, the couple suddenly feel the weight of expectations from relatives who urge them to push their relationship forward. The conversation exposes a growing rift: Henry appears hesitant and restless, while Dianne is torn between confidence in what they have and a curiosity about what might come next. They begin to dream differently—Dianne hinting at a future that could include commitment, even showing a glimmer of interest in engagement rings, while Henry clings to the familiar routine they’ve settled into.
Full summary
The whole story of Between Us, scene by scene
Between Us Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Between Us.
How Well Do You Know Between Us?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary setting where Dianne and Henry live at the start of the film?
Cars in Between Us
15 cars on screen, including the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty and the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia.
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2015 BMW S 1000 RR Minor role
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Between Us FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Between Us, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Between Us?
Between Us runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Between Us released?
Between Us was released on January 6, 2017.
Who directed Between Us?
Between Us was directed by Rafael Palacio Illingworth.
More films by Rafael Palacio Illingworth How is Between Us rated?
Between Us has 64 on Metacritic, 53% on TMDB and 2.4/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Between Us have a post-credit scene?
No. Between Us has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Between Us in?
The original language of Between Us is Chinese.
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