IMDb 6.5 2022 HD

I Want You Back

I Want You Back

2022
Comedy Romance
116 min R USA
6.295 / 10
6.5 IMDB

Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids, and houses in the suburbs – until their respective partners dumped them.…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tracey Poirier / Vincent Lascoumes / Jana Davis / Jason Suhrke / Megan Molloy / Jason Orley
Starring
Charlie Day / Jenny Slate / Scott Eastwood / Gina Rodriguez / Manny Jacinto / Clark Backo / Luke David Blumm / Mason Gooding

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming hilarious relatable awkward heartfelt predictable amusing disappointing sweet energetic funny

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a rom-com that understands the awkward, often hilarious, realities of modern heartbreak. The chemistry between Charlie Day and Jenny Slate is the undeniable engine of 'I Want You Back,' driving the narrative forward with infectious energy.…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'I Want You Back' features a talented cast, the film struggles to find a consistent voice. The directorial choices lean towards broad comedy, which sometimes undercuts the more nuanced emotional moments the script attempts to convey. Charlie…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A delightful surprise, 'I Want You Back' finds its stride by focusing on the unexpected bond between its two protagonists. Charlie Day and Jenny Slate deliver performances brimming with relatable vulnerability and comedic timing, making their characters' journey…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This romantic comedy offers a serviceable if uninspired take on post-breakup desperation. The director orchestrates a series of comedic set pieces designed to elicit laughs from Peter and Emma's increasingly convoluted schemes. Performances from Day and Slate are…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate anchor 'I Want You Back' with a palpable chemistry that elevates its familiar rom-com premise. The film navigates the messy aftermath of breakups with a blend of sharp wit and genuine pathos. While…

FAQs

The film's central conceit involves Peter and Emma hatching a plan to win back their exes, which is revealed early on. The 'unexpected results' mentioned in the plot summary refer to the comedic and often chaotic consequences of their meddling. While the film plays with romantic tropes, significant plot twists are not a primary feature, focusing more on character interactions and humorous situations.