Me Before You (2016)
Kernel Score: 89% · 13,087 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2016-06-01
Runtime: 110 minutes
Is Me Before You worth watching?
Worth watching. A heartfelt romance about a young woman caring for a paralysed man. Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin are charming together, and it deals with a hard subject, though the story pushes the tears hard.
Watch it if you
- want an emotional romance
- like opposites-attract stories
- don't mind a sad ending
Skip it if you
- dislike tear-jerkers
- want a lighter romance
Best for: Date night with tissues
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Me Before You
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Lou Clark, a directionless 26-year-old from the English countryside, takes a job at the local castle as a caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker, Will Traynor. Wheelchair-bound from an accident two years prior, the once adventurous Will has all but given up — that is until Lou determines to show him that life is worth living.
Me Before You parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Me Before You is a PG-13 romantic drama dealing with disability, caregiving, and depression.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021) — 83%: Period romance of lost love and letters.
- The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) — 81%: Warm road-trip story of care and friendship.
- The Best of Me (2014) — 84%: Another love story built on second chances.
Director
Thea Sharrock
Cast
- Emilia Clarke as Louisa 'Lou' Clark
- Sam Claflin as William 'Will' Traynor
- Janet McTeer as Camilla Traynor
- Charles Dance as Stephen Traynor
- Brendan Coyle as Bernard Clark
- Jenna Coleman as Katrina 'Treena' Clark
- Matthew Lewis as Patrick
- Samantha Spiro as Josie Clark
- Stephen Peacocke as Nathan
- Vanessa Kirby as Alicia Dawares
Me Before You FAQ
Is Me Before You worth watching?
Worth watching. A heartfelt romance about a young woman caring for a paralysed man. Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin are charming together, and it deals with a hard subject, though the story pushes the tears hard.
Where can I watch Me Before You?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Me Before You OK for kids?
Me Before You is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Me Before You is a PG-13 romantic drama dealing with disability, caregiving, and depression.
What movies are like Me Before You?
If you liked Me Before You, try The Fault in Our Stars, The Notebook, One Day and The Last Letter from Your Lover.