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Me Without You (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Me Without You is a 2002 drama directed by Sandra Goldbacher, starring Michelle Williams and Anna Friel. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $369,226 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2002. Critics gave it 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
68%
worldwide gross
$369.2K
award nomination
1
Metascore
67
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Me Without You (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Me Without You About?

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

During a sweltering summer in 1970s London, Marina and Holly, two young girls living next door, develop a close and enduring friendship. As Marina navigates a period of rebellious behavior and difficult family circumstances, Holly provides a sense of stability. However, as they grow older, Holly finds herself increasingly constrained by her loyalty, and the strength of their bond is tested, potentially leading to its breakdown.

Me Without You Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Me Without You Cast

Michelle Williams leads the cast, with Anna Friel. Directed by Sandra Goldbacher.

From the director

More from Sandra Goldbacher

More films directed by Sandra Goldbacher, best-rated first: The Governess and Ballet Shoes.

Full filmography
Ratings

Me Without You Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Me Without You 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.

Plot

Me Without You Plot Summary

What happens in Me Without You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1973, despite being next-door neighbors, Holly and Marina come from distinctly different backgrounds. Holly, a Jewish girl with an overprotective mother, contrasts sharply with Marina, whose laid-back mother and absent father influence her carefree nature. It’s during this time that Holly develops a crush on Marina’s older brother, Nat.

Full summary

The whole story of Me Without You, scene by scene

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Box office

Me Without You Box Office

Me Without You grossed $369,226 worldwide. $304,909 came from the US and Canada and $64,317 (17%) from the rest of the world.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$369.2K

US & Canada
$304.9K
International
$64.3K
US & Canada 83% Rest of the world 17%
Awards

Me Without You Awards & Nominations

Me Without You earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 2002.

1 nomination1 ceremony

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    BAFTA 2002 1 nomination
    • Nominated Outstanding British Film
Videos

Me Without You Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Me Without You.

Me Without You trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Me Without You?

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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In what year does Holly develop a crush on Marina's older brother, Nat?

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FAQ

Me Without You FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Me Without You, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Me Without You?

Me Without You runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Me Without You released?

Me Without You was released on July 5, 2002.

Who directed Me Without You?

Me Without You was directed by Sandra Goldbacher.

More films by Sandra Goldbacher

Who is in the cast of Me Without You?

Me Without You stars Michelle Williams and Anna Friel.

How much did Me Without You make at the box office?

Me Without You grossed $369,226 worldwide ($304,909 domestic, $64,317 international).

How is Me Without You rated?

Me Without You has 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Was Me Without You nominated for any awards?

Me Without You received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Me Without You have a post-credit scene?

No. Me Without You has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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