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Look Both Ways (2006): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Look Both Ways is a 2006 mystery drama directed by Sarah Watt. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Discovery Award at the TIFF 2005. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$2.6M
award won
1
Metascore
64
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Look Both Ways (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Sarah Watt
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Look Both Ways About?

The premise of Look Both Ways without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Meryl, prone to mishaps, finds her life unexpectedly intertwined with others after a sudden event. She encounters Nick, a photographer grappling with his own emotional struggles. As they navigate the challenges around them, they form an unlikely bond, offering each other support and understanding while finding humor and empathy in their shared experiences.

Look Both Ways Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • human immunodeficiency virus acquired immune deficiency syndrome
  • cake
  • cricket the sport
  • trainwreck
  • cell phone
  • tv news
  • watching tv
  • reference to a zodiac sign
  • reference to cancer the constellation
  • reference to leo the astrological sign
  • horoscope
  • er emergency room
+38 more
  • train
  • train accident
  • writer
  • photojournalist
  • hope
  • flower
  • artist
  • cancer
  • three word title
  • imperative in title
  • witness
  • wine
  • wheelchair
  • undressing
  • underwear
  • underwater scene
  • umbrella
  • train track
  • train derailment
  • toxin
  • theater production
  • theater audience
  • testicular cancer
  • terminal illness
  • telephone call
  • tar
  • swimsuit
  • swimming
  • suitcase
  • suicide
  • stoned
  • puddle
  • slow motion scene
  • shark
  • shark attack
  • sex
  • running
  • running alongside a train
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Crew

The Director of Look Both Ways

Directed by Sarah Watt.

Ratings

Look Both Ways Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Look Both Ways 64 on Metacritic.

Plot

Look Both Ways Plot Summary

What happens in Look Both Ways from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set against a blistering Adelaide weekend, the film weaves together the parallel stories of ordinary people who find themselves confronted by love, illness, and the chance to redefine what matters most. The atmosphere is intimate and observational, letting small moments of connection grow into something more lasting as the days unfold.

Full summary

The whole story of Look Both Ways, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Look Both Ways Box Office

Look Both Ways grossed $2.6 million worldwide. $105,067 came from the US and Canada and $2.5 million (96%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.6M

US & Canada
$105.1K
International
$2.5M
US & Canada 4% Rest of the world 96%
Awards

Look Both Ways Awards & Nominations

Look Both Ways won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Discovery Award at the TIFF 2005.

1 win1 nomination1 ceremony

Quiz

How Well Do You Know Look Both Ways?

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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In which Australian city does the story take place?

Details

Look Both Ways Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Mirar a ambos lados” and “Look Both Ways - Amori e disastri”.

Also known as
  • Mirar a ambos lados
  • Look Both Ways - Amori e disastri
  • הצד האחר של החיים
  • Vezmi to i z druhé stránky
  • Her İşte Bir Hayır Var
  • 回望
  • Смотри в оба!

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FAQ

Look Both Ways FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Look Both Ways, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Look Both Ways?

Look Both Ways runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Look Both Ways released?

Look Both Ways was released on April 14, 2006.

Who directed Look Both Ways?

Look Both Ways was directed by Sarah Watt.

More films by Sarah Watt

How much did Look Both Ways make at the box office?

Look Both Ways grossed $2.6 million worldwide ($105,067 domestic, $2.5 million international).

How is Look Both Ways rated?

Look Both Ways has 64 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

What awards did Look Both Ways win?

Look Both Ways won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Discovery Award at the TIFF 2005.

Does Look Both Ways have a post-credit scene?

No. Look Both Ways has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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