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Save the Date (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Save the Date (2012) movie poster

Save the Date is a 2012 romantic comedy directed by Michael Mohan, starring Mark Webber, Martin Starr and Alison Brie. It earned $5,719 worldwide. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
worldwide gross
$5.7K
Metascore
54
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Save the Date (2012) movie poster
Released
Director
Michael Mohan
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Save the Date About?

The premise of Save the Date without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A bookstore manager struggling to move on from a past relationship finds her life unexpectedly complicated when a handsome stranger begins to pursue her. As she tries to understand his intentions and her own feelings, she must decide whether to open her heart to a new romance and face the possibility of finding love again.

Save the Date Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • sister's wedding
  • los angeles california
  • marine biologist
  • divorced man single woman relationship
  • marriage proposal rejected
  • viral video
  • band tour
  • rebound relationship
  • store manager
  • sister sister relationship
  • cartoonist
  • sex standing up
+24 more
  • sex in bed
  • fellatio
  • cunnilingus
  • bridal shower
  • vomiting
  • family separation
  • lost cat
  • art show
  • reference to abortion
  • cat found
  • ex boyfriend punches boyfriend
  • open ending
  • sketch
  • camera shot of bare feet
  • two on a motorcycle
  • two in a shower
  • bare chested male
  • packing
  • moving out
  • tabby cat
  • pregnancy test
  • brushing teeth
  • imperative in title
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Save the Date Cast

Mark Webber leads the cast, with Martin Starr and Alison Brie. Directed by Michael Mohan; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Save the Date

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From the director

More from Michael Mohan

More films directed by Michael Mohan, best-rated first: Immaculate, The Voyeurs, Pink Grapefruit and This Is How You Die.

Full filmography
Ratings

Save the Date Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Save the Date 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Save the Date Plot Summary

What happens in Save the Date 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

As the delicate balance of their relationships begins to fray, sisters Sarah and Beth find themselves entwined in a complicated emotional landscape with their partners, Andrew and Kevin, who are also bandmates. For Beth, the aspiration of marriage is at the forefront as she meticulously orchestrates her wedding plans with Andrew, while Sarah grapples with her artistic spirit and increasing uncertainty regarding her connection with Kevin.

Full summary

The whole story of Save the Date, scene by scene

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Box office

Save the Date Box Office

Save the Date grossed $5,719 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.7K

US & Canada
$5.7K
Videos

Save the Date Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

SAVE THE DATE - Official Trailer
  • Teaser Save the Date - Official Teaser Trailer | HD | IFC Films
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Save the Date?

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 profession of the character Kevin?

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FAQ

Save the Date FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date

Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Save the Date, each answered in a sentence.

When was Save the Date released?

Save the Date was released on December 14, 2012.

Who directed Save the Date?

Save the Date was directed by Michael Mohan.

More films by Michael Mohan

Who is in the cast of Save the Date?

Save the Date stars Mark Webber, Martin Starr and Alison Brie, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Save the Date make at the box office?

Save the Date grossed $5,719 worldwide.

How is Save the Date rated?

Save the Date has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.

Does Save the Date have a post-credit scene?

No. Save the Date has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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