Overview
- Netflix reports more than 33 million hours viewed in the first week, placing the film at the top of the platform’s movie chart.
- Directed by Brett Haley and led by Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, the feature debuted on January 6 with a 116-minute runtime.
- The adaptation reorders the book’s timeline and shifts settings, including a present-day Barcelona backdrop, to condense a multi-trip story for the screen.
- Filming relied on Spain’s Costa Brava and Catalonia to double for multiple locales, with New Orleans used both on location and to stand in for Ohio scenes.
- Reviews highlight the leads’ chemistry and a classic rom-com feel, with coverage noting the movie’s changes retain the novel’s emotional core and reflect Henry’s When Harry Met Sally inspiration.