Am I OK? (2022)
82%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: 1 win
Am I OK? is a film that delicately balances the complexities of friendship, romance, and self-discovery with a refreshing sense of humor and charm. While some may criticize its adherence to formulaic romantic comedy tropes, Lauren Pomerantz’s screenplay and the performances of Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne elevate the material to a level of genuine heart and wit. It’s a film that celebrates the beauty of late-blooming love and the power of true friendship, all while delivering plenty of laughs along the way.
Am I OK?” is a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and question your own sexuality. Critics are split on whether it’s a hit or a miss, but one thing is for sure: it’s a rom-com that’s not afraid to tackle serious issues. The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable, and their banter will have you rooting for them from start to finish. So grab some popcorn, your favorite person, and get ready for a wild ride of self-discovery and love.
Production Company(ies)
Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures,
Distributor
NA
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MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for language, sexual references and some drug use.
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Country of origin:United States
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Genre(s)
Romance/Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, Whitmer Thomas, directed by Stephanie Allynne, Tig Notaro, written by Lauren Pomerantz, romance, drama, R rating, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Dwight Brown, Allison Shoemaker, Shirley Li, Emily Maskell, Drew Gregory, Adrian Horton, Mary Siroky, Martin Carr, Steven Prokopy, Jeff Nelson, Zofia Wijaszka, produced by Stephanie Allynne, Ro Donnelly, Jessica Elbaum, Erik Feig, Will Ferrell, Dakota Johnson, Lucy Kitada, Tig Notaro, Dolby Digital, friendship, self-discovery, coming-of-age, coming-out story, London, LA, job, secret, banter, late bloomer, gay cinema, romantic comedy, female-centered movies, adult’s coming-of-age story, sexual identity, humorous situations
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Budget and Earnings Details
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Sonoya Mizuno – Jane
Jermaine Fowler – Danny
Kiersey Clemons – Brittany
Molly Gordon – Kat
Whitmer Thomas – Ben
Stephanie Allynne – Director/Producer
Tig Notaro – Director/Producer
Lauren Pomerantz – Writer
Ro Donnelly – Producer
Jessica Elbaum – Producer
Erik Feig – Producer
Will Ferrell – Producer
Lucy Kitada – Producer
Director(s)
Stephanie Allynne, Tig Notaro
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Stephanie Allynne, Ro Donnelly, Jessica Elbaum, Erik Feig, Will Ferrell, Dakota Johnson, Lucy Kitada, Tig Notaro
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win
Academy Awards
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (45) | Rotten (12)
Unfortunately, real laughs are sadly M.I.A.
February 8, 2022
Dwight Brown
National Newspaper Publishers Association
TOP CRITIC
Watch it with someone you love, especially if that person is the person you call when your love life gets rocky.
February 4, 2022
Allison Shoemaker
Fox 10 Phoenix
TOP CRITIC
The film is part romantic comedy, part coming-out story, part much-delayed coming-of-age tale — and all breezily charming.
January 28, 2022
Shirley Li
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
This is an earnest tale of a late bloomer and while more introspective catharsis could have been drawn from this contemplation of friendship and romance, Notaro and Allynne’s debut remains a pleasing watch.
January 26, 2022
Emily Maskell
Little White Lies
TOP CRITIC
This movie is still indicative of gay cinema’s most regressive instincts.
January 26, 2022
Drew Gregory
Autostraddle
TOP CRITIC
By the end… Lucy and Jane’s banter flows in a familiar, comforting rhythm – the film finally finding its groove, all the sweeter for the time spent figuring it out.
January 25, 2022 | Rating: 3/5
Adrian Horton
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
The nuances of every close female friendship are different, but what Lauren Pomerantz has so lovingly captured here in the screenplay is that some things about having a best friend are universal, too.
March 22, 2022
Mary Siroky
Consequence
It embraces formula and concedes to convention, as the romantic comedy gets retrofitted for a culture which defies definition.
February 18, 2022
Martin Carr
We Got This Covered
The film is undeniably a love story, but not the kind were used to in more female-centered movies.
February 12, 2022 | Rating: 3/4
Steven Prokopy
Third Coast Review
Am I OK? has plenty of endearing qualities. It’s wonderful seeing an adult’s coming-of-age story that doesn’t judge its lead for late discoveries but celebrates them… Well-intentioned, but doesn’t dig much under the surface level.
February 12, 2022
Jeff Nelson
Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Am I OK? is an excellent film for people who discover their sexual identity later in life. The production also has a strong comedic side and it manifests in many humorous situations between Jane and Lucy.
February 11, 2022 | Rating: A
Zofia Wijaszka
Pay or Wait
The kind of lightweight, amiable movie that just barely earns the emotional beats at the heart of its story.
February 8, 2022 | Rating: C+
Jake Kring-Schreifels
The Film Stage…
Plot
Am I OK? follows best friends Lucy and Jane as their lifelong friendship is thrown into chaos when Lucy reveals a deeply buried, long-held secret as Jane prepares to move from LA to London for a job.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Nothing to add here about Am I OK? However, the cast includes Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Molly Gordon, and Whitmer Thomas.
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