Someone Like You... (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Someone Like You... is a 2001 romantic comedy starring Ashley Judd, Hugh Jackman and Greg Kinnear. It is based on Animal Husbandry by Laura Zigman. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $38.7 million worldwide on a $23 million budget. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox 2000 Pictures
- Budget
- $23M
- Based on
- Animal Husbandry by Laura Zigman
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Someone Like You... About?
The premise of Someone Like You... without spoilers, adapted from Animal Husbandry by Laura Zigman. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a relationship ends unexpectedly, Jane Goodale finds her life turned upside down. She humorously explores the pitfalls of love and begins a journey of self-discovery. Seeking an outlet for her observations, she starts writing a provocative sex column under a false name, finding unexpected success and a fresh perspective on relationships along the way.
Someone Like You... Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cheerleading
- sexist
- gender issues
- watching a documentary
- prologue
- female magazine writer
- woman in a bubble bath
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- writer producer
- womanizer
- intertitles
- executive producer
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- cynic
- implied casual sex
- best friend
- hickey
- staff meeting
- new year's eve party
- diaphragm
- apartment shopping
- stood up on date
- wild animal show
- indecisive man
- breakup
- heartbreak
- sharing an apartment
- undressing for sex
- man wears underwear
- amygdala
- nipples visible through clothing
- love advice columnist
- company christmas party
- ex boyfriend
- reference to cinderella
- sex with boss
- sister sister relationship
- tv interview
- secret revealed
- chasing a car
- ends with a kiss
- condom
- fictional talk show
- tv show within a film
- fictional tv talk show
- tv talk show as subject
- talk show as subject
- coworker coworker relationship
- roommate roommate relationship
- tv executive producer
- single woman
Someone Like You... Cast
Ashley Judd leads the cast, with Hugh Jackman and Greg Kinnear.
Someone Like You... Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Someone Like You... 32 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 60% User score
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Someone Like You... Plot Summary
What happens in Someone Like You... from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a compelling voiceover from Jane Goodall, portrayed by Ashley Judd, as we are drawn into the intriguing world of animal behavior through a scientific experiment involving a bull and a herd of cows. The bull’s peculiar habit of never mounting a cow more than once leads Jane to question if men operate in a similar manner, holding a preference for novelty over commitment. As she reflects on this, Jane invites us to journey back in time to discover the root of her beliefs.
Full summary
The whole story of Someone Like You..., scene by scene
Someone Like You... Box Office & Budget
Someone Like You... grossed $38.7 million worldwide on a $23 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $27.3 million came from the US and Canada and $11.3 million (29%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$38.7M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $27.3M
- International
- $11.3M
- Budget
- $23M
Someone Like You... Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Someone Like You....
How Well Do You Know Someone Like You...?
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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What is Jane's profession in the movie?
Cars in Someone Like You...
10 cars on screen, including the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1998 Chevrolet Metro.
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1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1998 Chevrolet Metro Background role -
1983 GMC C-35 Background role -
1991 Honda Accord Coupé Background role
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Someone Like You... FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Someone Like You..., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Someone Like You...?
Someone Like You... runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Someone Like You... released?
Someone Like You... was released on March 30, 2001.
Who is in the cast of Someone Like You...?
Someone Like You... stars Ashley Judd, Hugh Jackman and Greg Kinnear.
How much did Someone Like You... make at the box office?
Someone Like You... grossed $38.7 million worldwide ($27.3 million domestic, $11.3 million international) on a budget of $23 million.
How is Someone Like You... rated?
Someone Like You... has 32 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Is Someone Like You... based on a book?
Yes. Someone Like You... is adapted from Animal Husbandry by Laura Zigman.
Does Someone Like You... have a post-credit scene?
No. Someone Like You... has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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