Rye Lane (2023)
94%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Raine Allen-Miller’s directorial debut, Rye Lane, is a delightful and charming addition to the rom-com genre. The film’s infectious sense of exploration and vibrant colors make it a visual feast for the eyes, while the witty script and talented cast keep the audience engaged from start to finish. While the film may rely on some familiar tropes, it manages to carve out its own path and deliver a fresh take on the genre. With heart, humor, and style, Rye Lane is a must-see for any rom-com fan and a promising start to Allen-Miller’s career.
If you’re looking for a rom-com that will make you fall in love with South London, then Rye Lane is the movie for you. The film follows Dom and Yas as they spend a day exploring the city and each other. While the script may be a bit cliché, the infectious vibe, overripe colors, and blissful soundtrack make it hard not to fall for this delightful and dynamic movie. Plus, the chemistry between the two leads is wonderful, making it a must-see for any rom-com fan. So grab some popcorn and get ready to fall in love with Rye Lane!
Production Company(ies)
BBC Film, DJ Films Limited, Hulu, Lionsgate, Searchlight Pictures
Distributor
Hulu
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Hulu)
Filming Location(s)
London, England, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
R
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:1h 22m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United Kingdom
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Mar 31, 2023
Genre(s)
Romance/Comedy
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $1,511,337
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: –
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $5,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $5,000,000
Production budget ranking: 1,821
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $2,692,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Vivian Oparah – Yas
Charlie Knight – Hoverboard Guy
Simon Manyonda – Nathan
Levi Roots – Uncle
Paul Jordan – Peckham Cowboy
Director – Raine Allen Miller
Producers – Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Damian Jones
Writers – Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia
Director(s)
Raine Allen Miller
Writer(s)
Nathan Bryon, Tom Melia
Producer(s)
Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo, Damian Jones
Film Festivals
Sundance
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (109) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (107) | Rotten (2)
Rye Lane is about a day that gets continuously better, if not funnier and more loving… What makes the film relatable is how achingly human it all is.
April 4, 2023
Meagan Jordan
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
The able cast can’t quite transcend the script’s clichés.
April 3, 2023
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
Rye Lane asks you to fall in love with Dom and Yas, but failing that, it will have you hopelessly smitten with its South London setting and with that feeling of having the day open and nothing to do but wander and see what may happen.
April 1, 2023
Alison Willmore
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
This is a rom-com with heart, wit and style. But it also shows a clear-eyed understanding that one dreamy day — no matter how epic — is really just a good start.
April 1, 2023
Noel Murray
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The vibe is so infectious, the colors so happily overripe, and the soundtrack so blissful that it’s hard not to fall for the damn thing.
April 1, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/4
Ty Burr
Ty Burr’s Watch List
TOP CRITIC
Rye Lane is a winsome delight, alive with color, verve, humor, and heart. If you love rom-coms, it’s essential viewing. And if you don’t, well, this gem might just change your mind.
April 1, 2023
Kristy Puchko
Mashable
TOP CRITIC
“Rye Lane” is a delightful, dynamic and colorful film that adds new and exciting energy to the rom-com genre. It’s a charming British story full of spunk and terrific music. It has infectious sense of exploration not seen since the 2001 film “Amelie.”
April 8, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Shawn Edwards
Fox 4 Kansas City
Two terrific performers — their chemistry is wonderful.
April 7, 2023
Wade Major
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
And with charm to spare, the story is able to touch upon more serious subject matter without losing the ability to swiftly pivot back to the comedy since the characters are never so oblivious to ignore their own failings in a given situation.
April 7, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Jared Mobarak
Hey, Have You Seen …?
Evoking staple rom-com tropes and films like ‘Before Sunrise’ while carving its own path, ‘Rye Lane’ is already an instant classic.
April 6, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Michelle Jaworski
The Daily Dot
At under 90 minutes, what this film lacks in perhaps some deeper characterization, it makes up for in visually inventive direction from debut filmmaker Raine Allen-Miller. This dynamic film is full of color and life in how it explores South London living.
April 6, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Aaron Neuwirth
We Live Entertainment
Raine Allen-Miller’s directorial debut breathes new life into the storied genre.
April 4, 2023
Ella Feldman
Washington City Paper…
Plot
Yas and Dom, two heartbroken twenty-somethings, spend a day in South London helping each other deal with their exes and potentially finding love in the process in the heartwarming rom-com Rye Lane.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The cast of Rye Lane includes David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Charlie Knight, Simon Manyonda, Levi Roots, and Paul Jordan.
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