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P.S. I Love You (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

P.S. I Love You (2007) movie poster

P.S. I Love You is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Richard LaGravenese, starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler and Harry Connick Jr.. It is based on PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $156.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

IMDb rating
7.0/10
worldwide gross
$156.8M
Metascore
39
budget
$30M
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P.S. I Love You (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 6m (126 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is P.S. I Love You About?

The premise of P.S. I Love You without spoilers, adapted from PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following the loss of her beloved husband Gerry, Holly Kennedy struggles to cope with her grief. However, she soon discovers a series of letters he wrote before his death, designed to guide her towards healing and a renewed sense of self. Each heartfelt letter encourages her to embrace life, embark on new experiences, and reconnect with friends, ultimately celebrating the enduring power of love and remembrance.

P.S. I Love You Themes & Keywords

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  • letter
  • grief
  • young widow
  • tearjerker romance
  • young
  • book to movie adaptation
  • love in title
  • romantic comedy
  • friendship
  • birthday
  • widow
  • hairy chest
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  • bare chested male
  • sadness
  • manhattan new york city
  • flashback
  • central park manhattan new york city
  • period in title
  • hairbrush as microphone
  • corned beef
  • reference to al pacino
  • chick flick
  • no title at beginning
  • wake
  • vacation
  • stadium
  • singing
  • shoe
  • rowboat
  • realtor
  • prologue
  • premarital sex
  • nightclub
  • new york city
  • mother daughter relationship
  • male nudity
  • lost love
  • karaoke
  • ireland
  • guitar
  • flirting
  • fishing
  • chauffeur
  • broken nose
  • bridal shop
  • bar
  • bartender
  • absent father
  • title based on song
  • loss of husband
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Cast & crew

P.S. I Love You Cast

Hilary Swank leads the cast, with Gerard Butler and Harry Connick Jr.. Directed by Richard LaGravenese.

Ratings

P.S. I Love You Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave P.S. I Love You 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

Plot

P.S. I Love You Plot Summary

What happens in P.S. I Love You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a scenic country road in Ireland over a decade ago, love blossomed unexpectedly for Holly, a wandering young tourist played by Hilary Swank, and Gerry, a charismatic local lad portrayed by Gerard Butler. Despite the sparks between them, Holly’s formidable mother, portrayed by Kathy Bates, had her reservations, worried that her adventurous daughter was too young to tie the knot. Fast forward to the present, and the once fearless Holly finds herself grappling with her identity after Gerry’s untimely death from a brain tumor, leaving her a widow just before her thirtieth birthday.

Full summary

The whole story of P.S. I Love You, scene by scene

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Box office

P.S. I Love You Box Office & Budget

P.S. I Love You grossed $156.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 5.2 times what it cost. $53.7 million came from the US and Canada and $103.1 million (66%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$156.8M

5.2× its budget

US & Canada
$53.7M
International
$103.1M
Budget
$30M
US & Canada 34% Rest of the world 66%
Videos

P.S. I Love You Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.

P.S. I Love You Official Trailer #1 - (2007) HD
  • Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Featurette A Conversation with Cecelia Ahern
Quiz

How Well Do You Know P.S. I Love 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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Who plays the character Holly in the movie?

Cars

Cars in P.S. I Love You

12 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.

All 12 cars
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in P.S. I Love You 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car in P.S. I Love You 2003 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
  • 1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in P.S. I Love You 1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Minor role
  • 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 320 L V140 in P.S. I Love You 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 320 L V140 Minor role

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FAQ

P.S. I Love You FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of P.S. I Love You, each answered in a sentence.

How long is P.S. I Love You?

P.S. I Love You runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

When was P.S. I Love You released?

P.S. I Love You was released on December 21, 2007.

Who directed P.S. I Love You?

P.S. I Love You was directed by Richard LaGravenese.

More films by Richard LaGravenese

Who is in the cast of P.S. I Love You?

P.S. I Love You stars Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler and Harry Connick Jr.

How much did P.S. I Love You make at the box office?

P.S. I Love You grossed $156.8 million worldwide ($53.7 million domestic, $103.1 million international) on a budget of $30 million.

How is P.S. I Love You rated?

P.S. I Love You has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 39 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.

Is P.S. I Love You based on a book?

Yes. P.S. I Love You is adapted from PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern.

Does P.S. I Love You have a post-credit scene?

No. P.S. I Love You has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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