Plus One
Friends navigate wedding season together
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About Plus One
Released: 2019
Platform: Hulu
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Run time: 1h 38m
Cast
Maya Erskine, Jack Quaid, Ed Begley Jr., Finn Wittrock, Beck Bennett
About Plus One
"Plus One" is a 2019 romantic comedy film that centers around longtime single friends, Ben and Alice. Tired of navigating a string of weddings during one particular summer, the two friends make a pact to be each other's "plus one" to these events. However, their plan becomes complicated when they begin developing romantic feelings for one another. As feelings evolve, they must decide whether their friendship is worth risking for a romantic relationship.
Making / Production
"Plus One" was directed by Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer. They also co-wrote the film. The movie is independently produced and showcases an exceptional understanding of romantic comedy genre staples while offering a refreshing perspective.
Actors
- Maya Erskine - played Alice Mori, a plucky and hilarious friend who's navigating the perils of wedding season. Maya Erskine delivers the perfect balance of humor and emotional depth.
- Jack Quaid - starred as Ben King, who's resisting the pressures of settling down. Jack Quaid's engaging screen presence and charming performance makes Ben a relatable character.
- Ed Begley Jr. - appearing as Ben's father, Begley provides a mature perspective on romantic affairs.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- "Plus One" was awarded the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
- Maya Erskine shot to fame with the Hulu series "PEN15", and "Plus One" was one of her first major film roles.
- The directing duo of Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer are longtime friends themselves. They connected with the film's Friendship narrative on a personal level.
Awards
As aforementioned, "Plus One" won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the prestigious 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
Quotes
- Alice: "We've got a lot of love in the fire."
- Ben: "Sometimes it's good to have a backup plan, a Plan B."
Music, Soundtrack
- Leo Birenberg composed the original score for the film.
- Classic songs such as Elton John's "Rocket Man" and Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home to Me" are featured in the film.
About Plus One
Plus One is a romantic comedy about longtime single friends who decide to be each other's plus one at every wedding they're invited to.
