Definitely, Maybe (2008)
Kernel Score: 77% · 2,587 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2008-02-08
Runtime: 112 minutes
Is Definitely, Maybe worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A pleasant, predictable romantic comedy where a dad tells his daughter the story of his past loves. Ryan Reynolds is likeable and the guessing game works, but nothing here surprises you.
Watch it if you
- want a comfortable, feel-good rom-com
- like Ryan Reynolds in charming mode
- enjoy a who-is-her-mother guessing game
Skip it if you
- want romantic comedy that breaks the mold
- dislike political backdrops to love stories
Best for: Easy date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Definitely, Maybe
- Stream: Apple TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When Will decides to tell his daughter the story of how he met her mother, he discovers that a second look at the past might also give him a second chance at the future.
Definitely, Maybe parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Definitely, Maybe is a PG-13 romantic comedy told through a father recounting past relationships to his daughter, including references to sex education and past loves.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes references to sex education and past romantic/sexual relationships, though handled in a family-oriented framing device.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Definitely, Maybe
If you liked Definitely, Maybe, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Pretty Woman (1990) — 85%: Classic crowd-pleasing romance with a charming lead
- The Apartment (1960) — 91%: Smart, bittersweet romantic comedy about a lonely man
- To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) — 86%: Light, sweet romantic comedy with a teen twist
- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Romance about timing, choices and what could have been
- Some Like It Hot (1959) — 89%: Classic comedy built on romance and mixed-up identities
- Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Warm, funny love story with real heart
Director
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds as Will Hayes
- Abigail Breslin as Maya Hayes
- Elizabeth Banks as Emily
- Isla Fisher as April
- Rachel Weisz as Summer Hartley
- Kevin Kline as Hampton Roth
- Derek Luke as Russell McCormack
- Liane Balaban as Kelly
- Annie Parisse as Anne
- Nestor Serrano as Arthur
Definitely, Maybe FAQ
Is Definitely, Maybe worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A pleasant, predictable romantic comedy where a dad tells his daughter the story of his past loves. Ryan Reynolds is likeable and the guessing game works, but nothing here surprises you.
Where can I watch Definitely, Maybe?
In the US you can stream Definitely, Maybe on Apple TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Definitely, Maybe OK for kids?
Definitely, Maybe is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Definitely, Maybe is a PG-13 romantic comedy told through a father recounting past relationships to his daughter, including references to sex education and past loves.
What movies are like Definitely, Maybe?
If you liked Definitely, Maybe, try Pretty Woman, The Apartment, To All the Boys I've Loved Before and La La Land.