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Definitely, Maybe (2008)

โ€œThree relationships. Three disasters. One last chance.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 2,693 votes 1h 52m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#68 of 219 films from 2008 #921 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Adam Brooks ยท Written by Adam Brooks

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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.

Cast

Ryan Reynoldsas Will Hayes
Abigail Breslinas Maya Hayes
Elizabeth Banksas Emily
Isla Fisheras April
Rachel Weiszas Summer Hartley
Kevin Klineas Hampton Roth
Derek Lukeas Russell McCormack
Liane Balabanas Kelly
Annie Parisseas Anne
Nestor Serranoas Arthur
Kevin Corriganas Rafael
An Nguyenas Ad Exec
Adam Brooksas Bookstore Owner
Emily Wickershamas 1998 Intern

Facts

Release dateFebruary 8, 2008
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Box office$55,447,968
IMDbtt0832266

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Questions

How long is Definitely, Maybe?
Definitely, Maybe runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Definitely, Maybe worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 2,693 votes, which places it #68 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 69%) and #921 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Definitely, Maybe?
Definitely, Maybe was directed by Adam Brooks. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Life List (2025).
Who stars in Definitely, Maybe?
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.
What is Definitely, Maybe rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Definitely, Maybe?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5650.

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