Celeste and Jesse Forever (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Celeste and Jesse Forever is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Lee Toland Krieger, starring Elijah Wood, Andy Samberg and Emma Roberts. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $3.6 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2013. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Lee Toland Krieger
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Celeste and Jesse Forever About?
The premise of Celeste and Jesse Forever without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Celeste and Jesse, who married young, are going through a divorce, believing it’s the best way for them to grow. Celeste convinces herself that Jesse is holding her back, while she's ready to embrace new opportunities. However, as she experiences life after the split, she begins to question her decision and the impact it has on both of them, forcing her to confront the complexities of their relationship and the pain of separation.
Celeste and Jesse Forever Themes & Keywords
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- divorcing
- husband wife separation
- outdoor wedding reception
- marketing
- art museum
- bare chested male
- couple
- romantic comedy
- best friends
- divorce
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- friendship
- gay
- artist
- co written by leading actress
- reference to matthias steiner
- single
- halloween party
- drunk
- bad date
- failed relationship
- book writer
- pop culture
- celebrity
- pregnant woman
- wedding
- first date
- male female friendship
- los angeles california
- awkwardness
- bong
- drug dealer
- yoga
- dating
- husband wife relationship
- singing in a car
- love
- gay friend
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- punctuation in title
Celeste and Jesse Forever Cast
Elijah Wood leads the cast, with Andy Samberg and Emma Roberts. Directed by Lee Toland Krieger; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee Toland Krieger
More from Lee Toland Krieger
More films directed by Lee Toland Krieger, best-rated first: The Vicious Kind, The Age of Adaline, Modern/Love and Denise.
Celeste and Jesse Forever Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Celeste and Jesse Forever 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
382 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.7 /5
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Celeste and Jesse Forever Plot Summary
What happens in Celeste and Jesse Forever from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Celeste and Jesse’s love story begins in high school, where they fall for each other and eventually tie the knot at a young age. Their relationship is highlighted through captivating photo montages, culminating in a poignant moment when Celeste walks away from Jesse during a lively party.
Though they share a strong bond, Celeste is a successful trend analyst who owns her media company, working alongside her partner, Scott. Recently, her firm has signed Riley Banks, a pop star whom Celeste has openly disdained in the past. Conversely, Jesse is an unemployed artist who lacks urgency in pursuing a stable career.
Full summary
The whole story of Celeste and Jesse Forever, scene by scene
Celeste and Jesse Forever Box Office
Celeste and Jesse Forever grossed $3.6 million worldwide. $3.1 million came from the US and Canada and $546,162 (15%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.6M
- US & Canada
- $3.1M
- International
- $546.2K
Celeste and Jesse Forever Awards & Nominations
Celeste and Jesse Forever earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2013.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best First Screenplay
Celeste and Jesse Forever Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Celeste and Jesse Forever.
How Well Do You Know Celeste and Jesse Forever?
10 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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Celeste and Jesse Forever Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “分手再爱你” and “真爱Hold不住”.
- Also known as
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- 分手再爱你
- 真爱Hold不住
- 永远的莎莉丝特和杰西
- Celeste und Jesse
- คู่จิ้น รักแล้วไม่มีเลิก
- Celeste & Jesse Beziehungsstatus: Es ist kompliziert!
- Διαζευγμένοι Φίλοι
- Celeste y Jesse
- Por Siempre
- Separati innamorati
- Селеста и Джесси навеки
- Vazgeçmem Senden
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- Celeste e Jesse Para Sempre
- Celeste a Jesse navždy
- 离婚不分手
- Celeste & Jesse
- Celeste és Jesse mindörökre
- סלסט וג'סי לנצח
- Celeste și Jesse pentru totdeauna
- 러브
- 비하인드
- Селест и Джеси завинаги
- Celeste i Jesse - Na zawsze razem
- Celeste & Jesse - Aina Yhdessä
- Селест і Джессі: Навіки разом
- Príbeh veľkej lásky
- 分手再愛你
- セレステ＆ジェシー
- Esposos, amantes y amigos
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Celeste and Jesse Forever FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Celeste and Jesse Forever, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Celeste and Jesse Forever?
Celeste and Jesse Forever runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Celeste and Jesse Forever released?
Celeste and Jesse Forever was released on August 3, 2012.
Who directed Celeste and Jesse Forever?
Celeste and Jesse Forever was directed by Lee Toland Krieger.
More films by Lee Toland Krieger Who is in the cast of Celeste and Jesse Forever?
Celeste and Jesse Forever stars Elijah Wood, Andy Samberg and Emma Roberts, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Celeste and Jesse Forever make at the box office?
Celeste and Jesse Forever grossed $3.6 million worldwide ($3.1 million domestic, $546,162 international).
How is Celeste and Jesse Forever rated?
Celeste and Jesse Forever has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Celeste and Jesse Forever nominated for any awards?
Celeste and Jesse Forever received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Celeste and Jesse Forever have a post-credit scene?
No. Celeste and Jesse Forever has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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