The Five-Year Engagement (2012): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
The Five-Year Engagement is a 2012 romantic comedy directed by Nicholas Stoller, starring Chris Pratt, Emily Blunt and Jason Segel. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $54.2 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Nicholas Stoller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Five-Year Engagement About?
The premise of The Five-Year Engagement without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tom Solomon is determined to plan the perfect proposal for Violet Barnes, but their engagement quickly encounters unforeseen complications. A series of unexpected delays and detours arise, testing their relationship and forcing them to confront challenges as they navigate the path to marriage. The couple must ultimately question if their commitment can withstand the obstacles they face.
The Five-Year Engagement Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kitchen
- kissing while having sex
- reference to princess diana
- wedding band
- wedding ring
- singing on a horse carriage
- shot in the leg
- crossbow
- hunting
- wedding cake
- foot chase
- justice of the peace
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- taco truck
- san francisco california
- reference to chewbacca
- sex talk
- sex scene
- postponed wedding
- wedding proposal
- funeral
- wedding rehearsal
- f word
- reference to wham
- wedding plans
- sex comedy
- afghan american war
- number 5 in title
- date in title
- romantic comedy
- wedding date
- restaurant
- sous chef
- masturbation
- reference to tom hanks
- bed and breakfast
- little girl
- wedding ceremony
- detroit michigan
- restaurant hostess
- man girl relationship
- breakup
- sandwich shop
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- sister sister relationship
- englishwoman abroad
- kitchen accident
- heavy rain
- profanity
- brother brother relationship
- fiance fiancee relationship
Where to Watch The Five-Year Engagement
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Five-Year Engagement Cast
Chris Pratt leads the cast, with Emily Blunt and Jason Segel. Directed by Nicholas Stoller.
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Director Nicholas Stoller
The Five-Year Engagement Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Five-Year Engagement 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
26 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.1 /5
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The Five-Year Engagement Plot Summary
What happens in The Five-Year Engagement from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
One year after the charming Tom Solomon, portrayed by Chris Pratt, met the brilliant Violet Barnes, brought to life by Emily Blunt, he decides to surprise her with a stunning engagement ring. His plan is straightforward yet elaborate: as they set out for a festive New Year’s Eve party, he concocts a reason to stop by his workplace. The picturesque staff patio at the trendy Birch, which boasts a breathtaking view of San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, serves as the perfect backdrop for his proposal. Amidst flickering candles and chilled champagne, with his best friend Alex in on the secret, Tom is understandably anxious. However, their tardiness to the party leads to tensions, and in a moment of frustration, he inadvertently reveals his intention, leading to their unexpected engagement!
Full summary
The whole story of The Five-Year Engagement, scene by scene
The Five-Year Engagement Box Office & Budget
The Five-Year Engagement grossed $54.2 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $28.8 million came from the US and Canada and $25.3 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$54.2M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $28.8M
- International
- $25.3M
- Budget
- $30M
The Five-Year Engagement Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Restricted Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Five-Year Engagement?
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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What is Tom's profession at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in The Five-Year Engagement
45 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford E-Series and the 1994 Volvo 850 Turbo.
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1968 Austin FX4 Minor role -
Dodge D-Series Minor role
The Five-Year Engagement Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “5 Year Engagement” and “Ο Πενταετής Αρραβώνας”.
- Also known as
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- 5 Year Engagement
- Ο Πενταετής Αρραβώνας
- 婚迷指数：5
- 订婚五年
- Cinq ans de réflexion
- 5 anni di fidanzamento
- Uzatmalı Nişanlım
- Fast verheiratet
- 5 ans de réflexion
- Eternamente comprometidos
- Espera Aí... Que Já Casamos
- Немножко женаты
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- Ötéves jegyesség
- Viiden vuoden kihlaus
- Jeszcze dłuższe zaręczyny
- Zásnuby na dobu neurčitou
- Πέντε Χρόνια Αρραβώνας
- 五年之约
- עד החתונה זה יעבור
- Te mai măriți cu mine?
- Cinco Anos de Noivado
- 5년째 약혼중
- Безкрайният годеж
- 5 років майже одружені
- 婚迷指數：5
- Петогодишња веридба
- Zásnuby na dobu neurčitú, თითქმის დაქორწინებულები
- 憧れのウェディング・ベル
- 五年之約
- 5 Năm Đính Hôn
- Piecu gadu saderināšanās
- Susižadėję Penkerius Metus
- 5 ปีอลวน ฝ่าวิวาห์อลเวง
- Vječni zaručnici
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including 5 Weddings, The Engagement Ring and The Wedding Date.
The Five-Year Engagement FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Five-Year Engagement, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Five-Year Engagement?
The Five-Year Engagement runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was The Five-Year Engagement released?
The Five-Year Engagement was released on April 27, 2012.
Who directed The Five-Year Engagement?
The Five-Year Engagement was directed by Nicholas Stoller.
More films by Nicholas Stoller Who is in the cast of The Five-Year Engagement?
The Five-Year Engagement stars Chris Pratt, Emily Blunt and Jason Segel.
Where can I watch The Five-Year Engagement?
In the US, The Five-Year Engagement is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Five-Year Engagement make at the box office?
The Five-Year Engagement grossed $54.2 million worldwide ($28.8 million domestic, $25.3 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The Five-Year Engagement rated?
The Five-Year Engagement has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59% on TMDB and 2.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Five-Year Engagement have a post-credit scene?
No. The Five-Year Engagement has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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