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A Lot Like Love

2005

On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. Over the next seven years, however, they are reunited time and time again, they go from being acquaintances to close friends to... lovers?

Ages 15+Source checked

Why this age? The film centers on adult sexual attraction and relationships, includes an impulsive sexual encounter, drunkenness, and emotionally complicated breakups. The PG-13 rating supports an older-teen recommendation. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age15+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance5/5
  • Sexual content & nudity4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional brand references typical of contemporary city settings, but no aggressive product placement.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild to moderate profanity throughout the dialogue.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

Romantic tension and evolving relationships are the core focus of the plot.

Sexual content & nudity4/5
Why this rating?

The story begins with strong sexual attraction and an impulsive sexual encounter; adult sexual situations and innuendo are important to the plot.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Emily gets very drunk at a New Year's party and passes out; alcohol is used in an adult social setting.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The characters eventually take emotional risks and confront difficult truths about their relationships and life choices.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Features characters pursuing entrepreneurial and artistic (photography) interests.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in its exploration of diverse backgrounds beyond the main protagonists' experiences.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into relationship dynamics and career progression, though it is fictional entertainment.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friendship, emotional support, and caring for one another recur, although the characters sometimes act selfishly or avoid difficult honesty.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film emphasizes honesty about feelings, personal growth, friendship, and recognizing meaningful relationships rather than settling for appearances.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The leads show persistence and emotional growth, but their impulsive choices, drunkenness, and relationship complications make them mixed role models.

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  1. Where did a character show kindness or empathy, and what changed because of it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in A Lot Like Love would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in A Lot Like Love, and what caused that change?
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