The Vow (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Vow is a 2012 romantic drama directed by Michael Sucsy, starring Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum and Sam Neill. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $196.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Michael Sucsy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Vow About?
The premise of The Vow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two women, linked by their families' experiences as survivors of Hiroshima, forge an unexpected connection. The film explores the lasting impact of the tragedy on their lives and the profound resilience of those affected. Through their shared history, they discover the strength of human connection and the ability to heal across generations, confronting the indelible mark left by the past.
The Vow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- trauma
- divorced couple
- friendship
- divorce
- swimming in underwear
- based on true story
- adulterer
- adultery
- kissing while having sex
- competition
- rear nudity
- boxer shorts
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- in laws
- embarrassment
- fight
- public humiliation
- shower scene
- slapped in the face
- scolding
- gift
- woman wears underwear
- reference to marital infidelity
- husband wife date
- trying to recapture one's past
- adopting stray cat
- quitting law school
- moment of impact
- epilogue
- tearjerker romance
- car
- traumatic brain injury
- husband
- male and female protagonists
- male star appears nude
- car accident
- memory loss
- voice recording
- life support
- common cold
- winter
- security guard
- foot chase
- vegetarian
- breakfast
- divorce papers
- flashback
- male female friendship
- wedding reception
- punched in the face
- facial scar
The Vow Cast
Rachel McAdams leads the cast, with Channing Tatum and Sam Neill. Directed by Michael Sucsy.
- Director Michael Sucsy
More from Michael Sucsy
More films directed by Michael Sucsy, best-rated first: Every Day and Grey Gardens.
The Vow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Vow 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
550 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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The Vow Plot Summary
What happens in The Vow 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 Paige Collins, portrayed by Rachel McAdams, and her husband Leo played by Channing Tatum, leaving a movie theater, enveloped in the romantic thrill of their date night. As they make their way home, a tragic incident unfolds. When they pause at a stop sign, Paige leans over to plant a kiss on Leo. In a heart-stopping moment, their vehicle, a Saab 900, is violently struck from behind by a truck, sending Paige hurtling through the windshield. This accident lands them both in the emergency room and sets the stage for a profound exploration of love, memory, and identity.
Full summary
The whole story of The Vow, scene by scene
The Vow Box Office & Budget
The Vow grossed $196.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 6.5 times what it cost. $125 million came from the US and Canada and $71.1 million (36%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$196.1M
6.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $125M
- International
- $71.1M
- Budget
- $30M
The Vow Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer THE VOW - Official Trailer - In Theaters Valentine's Day 2012
How Well Do You Know The Vow?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What causes Paige to lose her memory?
Cars in The Vow
14 cars on screen, including the 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and the 1996 SAAB 900.
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1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Main role -
1996 SAAB 900 Important role -
1973 GMC C-Series Minor role -
2011 Mercedes-Benz E 350 A207 Minor role
The Vow Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Todos los Días de Mi Vida” and “Fogadom”.
- Also known as
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- Todos los Días de Mi Vida
- Fogadom
- Votos de amor
- Prometo Amar-te
- Le Vœu
- 서약
- Je te promets
- Für immer Liebe
- Fuer immer Liebe
- Para sempre
- La memoria del cuore
- Älska mig igen
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- לא תשכח
- Aşk Yemini
- I u dobru i u zlu
- Сватбен обет
- Έρωτας από την Αρχή
- Клятва
- Navždy spolu
- Elsk mig igen
- The Vow - Onnen varjot
- 誓约
- I że cię nie opuszczę
- Manželský sľub
- Zavjet ljubavi
- Jurământul
- 愛‧重來
- Elsk meg igjen
- Meilės priesaika
- Yêu Lại Từ đầu, ფიცი
- 再說一次我願意
- 君への誓い
- รักครั้งใหม่ หัวใจดวงเดิม
- Zaobljuba ljubezni
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The Vow FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Vow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Vow?
The Vow runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Vow released?
The Vow was released on February 10, 2012.
Who directed The Vow?
The Vow was directed by Michael Sucsy.
More films by Michael Sucsy Who is in the cast of The Vow?
The Vow stars Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum and Sam Neill.
How much did The Vow make at the box office?
The Vow grossed $196.1 million worldwide ($125 million domestic, $71.1 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The Vow rated?
The Vow has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic, 72% on TMDB and 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Vow have a post-credit scene?
No. The Vow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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