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Down to You (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Down to You is a 2000 comedy drama directed by Kris Isacsson, starring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Julia Stiles. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $24.4 million worldwide on a $11 million budget. Critics gave it 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 13 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.

IMDb rating
5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
3%
worldwide gross
$24.4M
Metascore
13
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Down to You (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Kris Isacsson
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$11M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Down to You About?

The premise of Down to You without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the vibrant city that never sleeps, Al, the charismatic son of a renowned chef, meets Imogen, a spirited and artistic woman. Their connection deepens over drinks, leading to a whirlwind romance. However, their relationship faces obstacles, including a captivating woman vying for Al's attention and the complexities of balancing love with adult responsibilities and expectations.

Down to You Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • chef
  • painter
  • love
  • attempted suicide
  • depression
  • college
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • breakup
  • flashback
  • argument
  • new york city
  • nonlinear timeline
+38 more
  • artist
  • boyfriend girlfriend reconciliation
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • voice over narration
  • kiss
  • premarital sex
  • montage
  • nightclub
  • hospital
  • pornographic actor
  • car crashes into a tree
  • party
  • pregnancy scare
  • spider
  • san francisco california
  • shampoo
  • infidelity
  • one night stand
  • group of friends
  • art gallery
  • fictional reality show
  • mother son relationship
  • art student
  • manhattan new york city
  • father son relationship
  • girl
  • reference to patsy cline
  • nymphomaniac
  • taxi
  • book cover
  • birthday
  • female dj
  • bar
  • pregnancy test
  • eggplant
  • nipple ring
  • car accident
  • slow motion scene
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Cast & crew

Down to You Cast

Freddie Prinze Jr. leads the cast, with Julia Stiles. Directed by Kris Isacsson.

From the director

More from Kris Isacsson

More films directed by Kris Isacsson: Husband for Hire, Romancing the Bride and Down to You.

Full filmography
Ratings

Down to You Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Down to You 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and 13 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.

Plot

Down to You Plot Summary

What happens in Down to You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

While studying at a college in New York City, sophomore Al (Freddie Prinze Jr.) and freshman Imogen (Julia Stiles) embark on a blossoming romance after meeting at a bar. This budding relationship encounters a mix of friends and challenges as they navigate their feelings. Imogen’s friend Lana is part of the backdrop, and although Al and Imogen share a beautiful dance, complications arise when another student, Jim, also vies for Imogen’s attention.

Full summary

The whole story of Down to You, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Down to You Box Office & Budget

Down to You grossed $24.4 million worldwide on a $11 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $20.1 million came from the US and Canada and $4.4 million (18%) from the rest of the world.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$24.4M

2.2× its budget

US & Canada
$20.1M
International
$4.4M
Budget
$11M
US & Canada 82% Rest of the world 18%
Videos

Down to You Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Down to You.

Down to You (2000) Official Trailer #1 - Freddie Prinze Jr. Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Down to You?

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

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What profession does Al aspire to pursue?

Cars

Cars in Down to You

7 cars on screen, including the 1990 GMC TopKick and the 1967 Lincoln Continental.

All 7 cars
  • 1990 GMC TopKick in Down to You 1990 GMC TopKick Minor role
  • 1967 Lincoln Continental in Down to You 1967 Lincoln Continental Minor role
  • 1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Down to You 1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
  • Volvo 240 in Down to You Volvo 240 Minor role
Details

Down to You Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “Donnie Darko DC” and “Donnie Darko (Director's Cut)”.

Also known as
  • Donnie Darko DC
  • Donnie Darko (Director's Cut)
  • Donnie Darko - Karanlık Yolculuk
  • 怵目驚魂28天
  • Donnie Darko - Fürchte die Dunkelheit
  • 도니 다코
  • Darko 1: Donnie Darko
  • Karanlık Yolculuk
  • Донни Дарко
  • דוני דארקו
  • Донні Дарко
  • 死亡幻觉
+10 more
  • Дони Дарко
  • Ντόνι Ντάρκο
  • Donnie întunecatul
  • ドニー・ダーコ
  • Donis Darko
  • 死亡幻覺, დონი დარკო
  • ดอนนี่ ดาร์โก
  • Giấc Mơ
  • دوني داركو
  • دانی دارکو

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FAQ

Down to You FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Down to You, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Down to You?

Down to You runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Down to You released?

Down to You was released on January 21, 2000.

Who directed Down to You?

Down to You was directed by Kris Isacsson.

More films by Kris Isacsson

Who is in the cast of Down to You?

Down to You stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Julia Stiles.

How much did Down to You make at the box office?

Down to You grossed $24.4 million worldwide ($20.1 million domestic, $4.4 million international) on a budget of $11 million.

How is Down to You rated?

Down to You has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 13 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does Down to You have a post-credit scene?

No. Down to You has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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