Definitely, Maybe (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Definitely, Maybe is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Adam Brooks, starring Ryan Reynolds. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $56 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Adam Brooks
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Definitely, Maybe About?
The premise of Definitely, Maybe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man facing divorce shares his romantic past with his young daughter, recounting three different relationships that influenced his search for love. Through these stories, his daughter learns about the complexities of love and relationships, realizing that finding happiness can take unexpected turns and that it's possible to find love again, even when life changes.
Definitely, Maybe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- father daughter relationship
- divorce
- new york city
- storytelling
- speechwriter
- new york state
- writer
- voice over narration
- reference to jane eyre
- park bench
- postcard
- letter
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- year 1994
- year 1992
- reading
- central park manhattan new york city
- manhattan new york city
- bedtime story
- dating
- date
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- new york university
- unfaithfulness
- birthday party
- birthday
- political campaign
- husband wife relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- friendship
- presidential campaign
- interracial friendship
- precocious child
- reference to nirvana the band
- 1990s
- reference to bill clinton
- united states of america
- male protagonist
- year 1998
- marital infidelity
- the past
- romantic comedy
- sex
- wisconsin
- girl
- friend
- hope
- journalist
- politician
- sex education
- political consultant
Definitely, Maybe Cast
Ryan Reynolds stars in Definitely, Maybe. Directed by Adam Brooks.
- Director Adam Brooks
Definitely, Maybe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Definitely, Maybe 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 69% User score
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Definitely, Maybe Plot Summary
What happens in Definitely, Maybe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Will Hayes, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, is an advertising professional in bustling New York City who finds himself navigating the turbulent waters of a divorce from his estranged wife, Sarah (played by Elizabeth Banks). Their insightful 10-year-old daughter, Maya (Abigail Breslin), is curious about how her parents first met and prompts Will to share the story, but with a creative twist—he changes the names and key details, leaving Maya to guess who her mother is among the women of his past.
Full summary
The whole story of Definitely, Maybe, scene by scene
Definitely, Maybe Box Office
Definitely, Maybe grossed $56 million worldwide. $32.2 million came from the US and Canada and $23.7 million (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$56M
- US & Canada
- $32.2M
- International
- $23.7M
Definitely, Maybe Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Definitely, Maybe.
How Well Do You Know Definitely, Maybe?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character Will Hayes?
Cars in Definitely, Maybe
15 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role -
2006 Toyota Sienna Minor role -
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Background role
Definitely, Maybe Also Known As
52 alternative titles, including “确定的可能” and “情迷三颗心”.
- Also known as
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- 确定的可能
- 情迷三颗心
- 绝对，也许
- Definitivamente Talvez
- Koja je ona prava?
- Kindlasti... võib-olla
- Ehdottomasti ehkä
- Sigoura, isos...
- Noteikti, varbūt
- Be abejo, turbūt
- Definitivamente, tal vez
- Helt sikkert, kanskje
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- Desigur... poate ca...
- Да, возможно
- Дефинитивно, можда
- Katera je prava
- Manh ghep tinh yeu
- Urcite, mozná
- Так, можливо
- Так, ні, не знаю
- Vielleicht, vielleicht auch nicht
- Mindenképpen talán
- Para Sempre
- Talvez...
- Kesinlikle
- Belki
- Certamente, forse
- Určitě, možná
- Un jour, peut-être...
- Definitivamente, quizás
- 爱情三选一
- Na pewno, być może
- Helt sikkert... måske
- Σίγουρα
- Ίσως…
- Desigur... poate că...
- בטוח
- אולי
- Três Vezes Amor
- 나의 특별한 사랑이야기
- Определено може би
- 愛情三選一
- ラブ・ダイアリーズ
- หนุ่มว้าวุ่น ลุ้นรักแท้
- Mảnh Ghép Tính Yêu
- Jedného dňa, možno
- Be Abejo Turbūt
- قطعاً ، شاید
- Ehdottomasti, ehkä
- 情謎3顆心
- Bien sûr, peut-être
- I tant que sí! Potser
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Definitely, Maybe FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Definitely, Maybe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Definitely, Maybe?
Definitely, Maybe runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Definitely, Maybe released?
Definitely, Maybe was released on February 14, 2008.
Who directed Definitely, Maybe?
Definitely, Maybe was directed by Adam Brooks.
More films by Adam Brooks Who is in the cast of Definitely, Maybe?
Definitely, Maybe stars Ryan Reynolds.
How much did Definitely, Maybe make at the box office?
Definitely, Maybe grossed $56 million worldwide ($32.2 million domestic, $23.7 million international).
How is Definitely, Maybe rated?
Definitely, Maybe has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Definitely, Maybe have a post-credit scene?
No. Definitely, Maybe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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