IMDb 7.2 2023 HD

Rye Lane

Rye Lane

2023
Comedy Romance
82 min R United Kingdom
7.1 / 10
7.2 IMDB

Two twenty-somethings, both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London – helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Russell Dewulf Booth / Carlotta Beck Peccoz / Raine Allen-Miller / Declan Bambrick / Dorothy Allen-Pickard / Rory Bentley / Natalie Segal / Kyla Simone Bruce
Starring
David Jonsson / Vivian Oparah / Poppy Allen-Quarmby / Simon Manyonda / Benjamin Sarpong-Broni / Karene Peter / Malcolm Atobrah / Alice Hewkin

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Bursting with personality and a palpable sense of urban cool, 'Rye Lane' is a wonderfully engaging watch. The film centres on Yas and Dom, two individuals whose bad break-ups set them on a collision course for an unforgettable…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

As a film about navigating the post-break-up blues, 'Rye Lane' offers a spirited if somewhat predictable journey. The central pairing of Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson provides a solid foundation, their chemistry a key asset. The film’s visual…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 19, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Rye Lane' is a pure delight, a technicolour explosion of charm and wit set against the pulsating backdrop of South London. Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson are an absolute revelation, their performances brimming with life and a relatable…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This charming British offering, 'Rye Lane', presents a familiar premise – two strangers connecting over a bad day – but elevates it with a distinct sense of place and stellar performances. Oparah and Jonsson deliver nuanced portrayals, their…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A breath of fresh air on the rom-com landscape, 'Rye Lane' is a vibrant dispatch from South London. Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson are magnetic as Yas and Dom, two souls adrift after romantic wreckage. Their chemistry crackles…

FAQs

Its distinctive South London setting provides a fresh and authentic backdrop, imbuing the narrative with a unique cultural flavour. The film's strength lies in its witty dialogue, energetic pacing, and the palpable chemistry between its leads. It navigates familiar themes of heartbreak and new beginnings with a vibrant, contemporary sensibility that feels both charming and genuine.