The Vow (2012)
Kernel Score: 81% · 4,204 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2012-02-05
Runtime: 104 minutes
Is The Vow worth watching?
Worth watching. A husband tries to win back his wife after a car accident wipes her memory of him. It's a sentimental, well-acted romance based on a true story, comfortable if predictable.
Watch it if you
- like romances built on a big emotional hook
- enjoy weepies
- want a feel-good love story
Skip it if you
- dislike sentimental plots
- want a realistic take on amnesia
Best for: Date night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Vow
- Stream: Starz
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.
The Vow parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Vow is a PG-13 romantic drama about a couple rebuilding their marriage after a car accident causes memory loss.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A car accident is depicted but the film is not violence-focused.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Vow
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- The Notebook (2004) — 88%: The classic modern tearjerker.
- Me Before You (2016) — 89%: Romance with a difficult choice.
- Still Alice (2014) — 83%: Serious drama about losing memory.
- If I Stay (2014) — 83%: Teen drama after a car accident.
- The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021) — 83%: Period romance and a lost memory.
- A Walk to Remember (2002) — 86%: Sincere love story.
Director
Michael Sucsy
Cast
- Rachel McAdams as Paige Collins
- Channing Tatum as Leo Collins
- Sam Neill as Bill Thornton
- Scott Speedman as Jeremy
- Jessica Lange as Rita Thornton
- Tatiana Maslany as Lily
- Lucas Bryant as Kyle
- Kristina Pesic as Lizbet
- Dillon Casey as Ryan
- Wendy Crewson as Dr. Fishman
The Vow FAQ
Is The Vow worth watching?
Worth watching. A husband tries to win back his wife after a car accident wipes her memory of him. It's a sentimental, well-acted romance based on a true story, comfortable if predictable.
Where can I watch The Vow?
In the US you can stream The Vow on Starz and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Vow OK for kids?
The Vow is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Vow is a PG-13 romantic drama about a couple rebuilding their marriage after a car accident causes memory loss.
What movies are like The Vow?
If you liked The Vow, try The Notebook, Me Before You, Still Alice and If I Stay.