PG-13

The Very Thought of You

Two's Company. Three's a Crowd. Four's a Disaster.

1998 • 88 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

54 reviews

57 Audience · 54 · 100%

Three lifelong friends find their lives upended when they each independently fall for the same charming woman, Martha. The story unfolds as one friend recounts the hilarious and complicated events that led to their unexpected love triangle, with the narrative jumping back and forth in time to reveal the full picture.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Infrequent mild profanity
Characters drink socially
Some emotional manipulation in relationships

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Navigating complex relationships
Honesty in love

Talk about it after

How love can complicate friendships
The importance of open communication
Understanding different perspectives

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