Then Came You (2020 film)

Last updated
Then Came You
Then Came You 2020 film poster.png
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Adriana Trigiani
Written by Kathie Lee Gifford
Produced byMatthew T. Weiner
Starring
Cinematography Reynaldo Villalobos
Edited byVito DeSario
Music by
Production
company
Whiskey & Wine
Distributed by Vertical Entertainment
Release date
  • September 30, 2020 (2020-09-30)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Then Came You is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by Adriana Trigiani, from a screenplay by Kathie Lee Gifford. It stars Craig Ferguson, Gifford, Ford Kiernan, Phyllida Law and Elizabeth Hurley.

Contents

The film was theatrically released in the United States on September 30, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.

Plot

Annabelle, a lonely widow, plans a trip around the world, with her husband's ashes in tow, to visit the places they loved in the movies. Eventually, she arrives at the Inn in Loch Lomond, run by Howard, a Scotsman. In the first stop on her planned journey, the two meet and their lives are changed forever with a second chance at love.

Cast

Production

In May 2018, it was announced Kathie Lee Gifford and Craig Ferguson had joined the cast of the film, with Adriana Trigiani directing from a screenplay by Gifford. [1] Brett James would compose original music for the film with lyrics written by Gifford, with the theme song being titled "Love Me to Death" sung by Gifford. [2]

Principal photography began in June 2018. [3]

Release

In September 2020, Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a September 30, 2020, one-night theatrical release, before a video on demand release on October 2, 2020. [4]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 47% based on reviews from 17 critics. [5]

Related Research Articles

<i>Witness</i> (1985 film) 1985 American neo-noir crime thriller film by Peter Weir

Witness is a 1985 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Peter Weir. The film stars Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis and Lukas Haas, with Jan Rubeš, Danny Glover, Josef Sommer, Alexander Godunov, Patti LuPone and Viggo Mortensen. Its plot focuses on a police detective protecting an Amish woman and her son, who becomes a target after he witnesses a brutal murder in a Philadelphia railway station.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Emma Thompson</span> British actress and screenwriter (born 1959)

Dame Emma Thompson is an English actress and writer. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning more than four decades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2018, she was made a Dame (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to drama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kathie Lee Gifford</span> American actress, talk show host, and singer (born 1953)

Kathryn Lee Gifford is an American television presenter, singer, songwriter, actress, and author. From 1985 to 2000, she and Regis Philbin hosted the talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee. Gifford is also known for her 11-year run with Hoda Kotb, on the fourth hour of NBC's Today show (2008–2019). She has received 11 Daytime Emmy nominations and won her first Daytime Emmy in 2010 as part of the Today team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryuhei Kitamura</span> Japanese filmmaker

Ryuhei Kitamura is a Japanese film director, producer, and screenwriter. Kitamura relocated to Sydney, Australia at age 17 and attended a school for visual arts for two years. In 1997, Kitamura directed and produced the short film Down to Hell, which received a positive response from students, teachers, and an award which motivated Kitamura to seriously pursue a film career. He went on to independently finance and direct his feature film debut Versus (2000). The film proved to be successful within the film festival circuit and opened doors for Kitamura to direct more high-profile films such as Alive (2002), Sky High (2003), Godzilla: Final Wars (2004), The Midnight Meat Train (2008), No One Lives (2012), the live-action adaptation of Lupin the 3rd (2014), and several other Japanese and Hollywood productions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hoda Kotb</span> American journalist and author

Hoda Kotb is an American broadcast journalist, television personality, and author. She is a main co-anchor of the NBC News morning show Today and co-host of its entertainment-focused fourth hour. Kotb formerly served as a correspondent for the television news magazine program Dateline NBC.

<i>She Hate Me</i> 2004 film by Spike Lee

She Hate Me is a 2004 American independent comedy drama film directed by Spike Lee and starring Anthony Mackie, Kerry Washington, Ellen Barkin, Monica Bellucci, Brian Dennehy, Woody Harrelson, Bai Ling, and John Turturro. The film touches on a variety of themes such as corporate greed, race, sexuality, and politics. As with many of Lee's films, the film garnered controversy. Unlike many prior works, Spike Lee does not have an acting credit in this film.

<i>Model Behavior</i> American TV series or program

Model Behavior is a 2000 television film that aired on ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney anthology series. The film starred Maggie Lawson, Justin Timberlake in his film debut, and Kathie Lee Gifford, and was directed by Mark Rosman. It is based on the book Janine and Alex, Alex and Janine by Michael Graubart Levin. It is also a modern-day gender-bending take on the classic story The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adriana Trigiani</span> American novelist

Adriana Trigiani is an American best-selling author of eighteen books, playwright, television writer/producer, film director/screenwriter/producer, and entrepreneur based in New York City. Trigiani has published a novel a year since 2000.

<i>Kill the Poor</i> (film) 2003 American film

Kill the Poor is a 2003 American drama film directed by Alan Taylor from a screenplay by Daniel Handler, based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Joel Rose. The film is set in Manhattan's Alphabet City in the early 1980s, when the neighborhood was a center of illegal drug activity. The film's title is inspired by the Dead Kennedys' song "Kill the Poor".

Then Came You may refer to:

<i>The Whole Towns Talking</i> 1935 film by John Ford

The Whole Town's Talking is a 1935 American comedy film starring Edward G. Robinson as a law-abiding man who bears a striking resemblance to a killer, with Jean Arthur as his love interest. It was directed by John Ford from a screenplay by Jo Swerling and Robert Riskin based on a story by W.R. Burnett originally published in Collier's in August 1932. Burnett was also the author of the source material for Robinson's screen break-through, Little Caesar. The film The Whole Town's Talking (1926) has no story connection to this film.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Annabelle Wallis</span> British actress (born 1984)

Annabelle Wallis is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Jane Seymour in Showtime's period drama The Tudors (2009–2010), Grace Burgess in the BBC drama Peaky Blinders (2013–2019), Mia Form in the supernatural horror film Annabelle (2014), Jenny Halsey in the supernatural adventure film The Mummy (2017), Sandra in Silent Night (2021) and Madison Mitchell in the horror film Malignant (2021).

Vertical is a global independent film distributor founded by producers Rich Goldberg and Mitch Budin in 2012. Vertical releases films across all mediums, including theatrical, On Demand, physical media and streaming. The company's unique combination of full-service marketing and sales services provides collaborative solutions for filmmakers.

Cassidy Erin Gifford is an American actress. She co-starred with Wyatt Nash in the 2017 film Like Cats and Dogs, and appears as Reagan Decker in the drama series The Baxters, which premiered on Prime Video in March 2024.

<i>Adventures of Serial Buddies</i> 2011 American film

Adventures of Serial Buddies is a 2011 black comedy film written and directed by Keven Undergaro.

<i>Other People</i> (film) 2016 American film

Other People is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Chris Kelly in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Jesse Plemons, Molly Shannon, Bradley Whitford, Maude Apatow, Madisen Beaty, John Early, Zach Woods, Josie Totah, and June Squibb. It is a semi-autobiographical look at Kelly's family.

<i>The Conjuring</i> Universe American horror media franchise

The Conjuring Universe is an American horror franchise and shared universe centered on a series of supernatural horror films. The franchise is produced by New Line Cinema, Atomic Monster, and the Safran Company, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The films present a dramatization of the supposed real-life adventures of Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent yet controversial cases of haunting. The main series follows their attempts to assist people who find themselves harassed by spirits, while the spin-off films focus on the origins of some of the entities the Warrens have encountered.

<i>Herself</i> (film) 2020 film

Herself is a 2020 drama film directed by Phyllida Lloyd, from a screenplay by Malcolm Campbell and Clare Dunne. The film stars Dunne, Harriet Walter and Conleth Hill.

<i>Emily the Criminal</i> 2022 film by John Patton Ford

Emily the Criminal is a 2022 American crime thriller film written and directed by John Patton Ford in his feature directorial debut. It stars Aubrey Plaza as the titular character, alongside Theo Rossi, Megalyn Echikunwoke, and Gina Gershon in supporting roles. The film follows Emily Benetto, a young woman saddled with student debt and locked out of the job market due to a criminal record, who gets involved in a credit card scam that pulls her into the criminal underworld of Los Angeles.

<i>Lee</i> (2023 film) 2023 British film by Ellen Kuras

Lee is a 2023 British biographical drama film directed by Ellen Kuras in her feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Liz Hannah, John Collee and Marion Hume, and story from Hume, Collee and Lem Dobbs, adapted from the 1985 biography The Lives of Lee Miller by Antony Penrose. It stars Kate Winslet as war journalist Lee Miller. The cast includes Marion Cotillard, Andrea Riseborough, Andy Samberg, Noémie Merlant, Josh O'Connor, and Alexander Skarsgård in supporting roles.

References

  1. Deadline.com: Kathie Lee Gifford & Craig Ferguson To Star In ‘Love Me To Death’
  2. NBCNews - Dateline: See the debut of Kathie Lee Gifford’s new song, ‘Love Me to Death’
  3. "Hollywood producer hails 'phenomenal' Scottish filming location". The Irish News . June 19, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  4. Vlessing, Etan (September 2, 2020). "Kathie Lee Gifford Rom-Com 'Then Came You' Lands at Vertical Entertainment". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved September 3, 2020.
  5. "Then Came You (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango . Retrieved 2021-10-30.