Love at First Sight (2023): Cast, Ratings & Ending
Love at First Sight is a 2023 romantic drama directed by Vanessa Caswill, starring Haley Lu Richardson as Hadley Sullivan, Andromeda Godfrey and Jameela Jamil. It is based on The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Vanessa Caswill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ace Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Love at First Sight About?
The premise of Love at First Sight without spoilers, adapted from The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A flight delay leads Hadley to an unexpected connection with Oliver during a long and sleepless night, forging a powerful bond between them. Their exhilarating encounter abruptly ends as they disembark, leaving both to wonder about the possibility of a deeper connection. The story follows their separate lives as they grapple with the memory of their brief but intense meeting and the uncertainties of fate.
Love at First Sight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- love
- life
- airport
- flight
- couple
- teenage girl
- young man
- young girl
- teenager
- love in title
- christmas
- memorial
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- wedding
- holding hands
- woman walking outside barefoot
- quirky woman
- fate
- statistics
- girl
- reference to william shakespeare
- 20 year old
- 22 year old
- 20 year old woman
- 22 year old man
- title spoken in dialogue
- claustrophobic
- missed flight
- narrator
- wedding reception
- reference to oliver twist
- reference to charles dickens
- reference to instagram
- reference to linkedin
- reference to twitter
- reference to facebook
- reference to shakespeare's romeo and juliet
- reference to hamlet
- reference to shakespeare's a midsummer night's dream
- ritz cracker
- van
- reference to bugs bunny
- dying of cancer
- london england
- christmastime
- airplane
- love at first sight
- living memorial
- costume party
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
Love at First Sight Cast & Characters
Haley Lu Richardson leads the cast as Hadley Sullivan, with Andromeda Godfrey as Cate Sullivan and Jameela Jamil as Narrator. Directed by Vanessa Caswill; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vanessa Caswill
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Haley Lu Richardson as Hadley Sullivan - Andromeda Godfrey as Cate Sullivan
- Jameela Jamil as Narrator
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Ben Hardy as Oliver Jones
Also Starring in Love at First Sight
· 15 more- Rob Delaney Andrew Sullivan
- Katrina Nare Charlotte
- Tom Taylor Luther Jones
- Sally Phillips Tessa Jones
- Tracy Wiles Mrs. O'callaghan
- Leigh Quinn Bridesmaid Jasmine
- Jessica Ransom Bridesmaid Bertie
- Ibinabo Jack Bridesmaid Shanti
- David Rubin
- Julia Westcott-Hutton
- Anastasia Zabarchuk
- Crystal Wingx
- Jayda Eyles
- Jenna Kerns
- Oliver Smiles
More from Vanessa Caswill
More films directed by Vanessa Caswill, best-rated first: Reminders of Him and Magpie.
Love at First Sight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Love at First Sight 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 60/100, strongest in sensory experience (65) and weakest in story & flow (55).
Love at First Sight Echo Score Breakdown
Love at First Sight lands in a middle ground, offering occasional charm while struggling with uneven execution. Critics note its light‑hearted potential and competent leads, yet criticize the uninspired premise and under‑developed characters. User commentary mirrors this split, highlighting moments of visual flair and surprising heart against a backdrop of predictable romance. The combined sentiment positions the film as modestly entertaining but not memorable, yielding an overall average rating.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 55
In terms of direction and visual design, the film presents a modestly styled aesthetic. Reviewers point to an understated color palette and occasional inventive editing, especially in the narration shifts, but also cite a generic production feel. The technical execution is competent yet unremarkable, leading to a lukewarm impression of the craft overall.
- Character & Emotion 60
When evaluating acting and chemistry, responses are mixed. Some critics and users praise Richardson’s empathetic performance and note palpable chemistry between the leads, while others describe the interaction as artificial and lacking connection. The variance in perceived emotional resonance results in a moderate assessment of the character work.
- Story & Flow 55
The narrative is seen as predictable by several reviewers, with an original premise that quickly becomes conventional. A few users acknowledge an unexpected midway narration change and moments of heartfelt dialogue, yet many criticize the pacing and originality. This blend of modest intrigue and overall formulaic structure yields a lukewarm story rating.
- Sensory Experience 65
Sensory elements receive relatively positive notes, especially for visual touches such as illustrative overlays and whimsical graphics that distinguish the film. Although sound design and score are not heavily discussed, the distinctive visual style contributes to a more enjoyable sensory experience, justifying a moderately high score.
- Rewatch Factor 65
Rewatch potential is viewed favorably by several users who cite the film’s heart, charm, and clever narration as reasons to return. Critics acknowledge it as a light‑hearted option for occasional viewing, though the uneven script limits lasting appeal. The balance of positive and negative feedback supports a moderately high rewatch factor.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
192642 ratings
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Love at First Sight Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Love at First Sight from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On December 20 at JFK Airport, the Hadley Sullivan is introduced by the Narrator. She’s an American student who is often late and juggling a phone that’s barely charged, and she narrowly misses her flight to London, getting rebooked for the next available seat.
Full summary
The whole story of Love at First Sight, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Love at First Sight Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Official First Look
How Well Do You Know Love at First Sight?
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 the age of Hadley Sullivan at the start of the film?
Love at First Sight Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight” and “عشق در نگاه اول”.
- Also known as
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- The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
- عشق در نگاه اول
- La probabilidad estadística del amor a primera vista
- 初见倾心
- 첫눈에 반할 통계적 확률
- Serce w chmurach
- La probabilità statistica dell'amore a prima vista
- Статистическая вероятность любви с первого взгляда
- รักแรกพบ
- Amor à Primeira Vista
- Кохання з першого погляду
- カレとカノジョの確率／一目で恋に落ちる確率
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- La Probabilité statistique de l'amour au premier regard
- 一切始於一見鍾情
- Η Απίθανη Πιθανότητα του Έρωτα με την Πρώτη Ματιά
- Láska na první pohled
- Die statistische Wahrscheinlichkeit von Liebe auf den ersten Blick
- Den statistiska sannolikheten för kärlek vid första ögonkastet
- Vajon létezik szerelem első látásra?
- Yêu Từ Cái Nhìn Đầu Tiên
- عشق در اولین نگاه
- İlk Bakışta Aşk'ın İstatistiksel Olasılığı
- La posibilidad estadística del amor a primera vista
- A Probabilidade Estatística do Amor à Primeira Vista
- אהבה ממבט ראשון
- Meilė iš pirmo žvilgsnio
- Ljubav na prvi pogled
- Sannsynligheten for kjærlighet ved første blikk
- 初見傾心
- မြင်မြင်ချင်း၌ ချစ်မိသွားသည်။
- Љубав на први поглед
- Любов от пръв поглед
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Love at First Sight FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Love at First Sight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Love at First Sight?
Love at First Sight runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Love at First Sight released?
Love at First Sight was released on September 15, 2023.
Who directed Love at First Sight?
Love at First Sight was directed by Vanessa Caswill.
More films by Vanessa Caswill Who is in the cast of Love at First Sight?
Love at First Sight stars Haley Lu Richardson as Hadley Sullivan, Andromeda Godfrey as Cate Sullivan and Jameela Jamil as Narrator, among 19 credited actors.
How is Love at First Sight rated?
Love at First Sight has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Love at First Sight based on a book?
Yes. Love at First Sight is adapted from The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith.
Does Love at First Sight have a post-credit scene?
No. Love at First Sight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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