Synopsis
Ruth and Harry decide to take a romantic backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest, but amongst the beautiful scenery, Ruth makes an unexpected discovery that sets her off on a strange, frightening new path. The couple aren't alone in the woods, and they might not be the same when they come out...if they come out.
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Cast
- Maika MonroeRuth
- Jake LacyHarry
- Matthew Yang KingRay
- Dana GreenVivian
- Loudon McCleeryJimmy
- Teal ShererDolores
- Marcella Lentz-PopeTherapist Receptionist (voice)
- Andrew MorgadoRadio Announcer (voice)
Recommendations
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The New York Times
Significant Other does not reinvent the genre, but its narrative flourishes make for an exciting outing. - 67
Collider
When it embraces an eerie and enigmatic tone that subsequently gets turned on its head, Significant Other still boldly proves to be a film worth getting lost in. - 65
Paste Magazine
Berk and Olsen take a big swing by overtly hailing far-flung influences—Spielberg, Aster, Kaufman—without overstuffing their film with incessant references. But they don’t quite follow through on their initial ambition, and the movie feels frustratingly restrained. - 58
The A.V. Club
At the halfway mark, a little spice gets shaken into the otherwise thin soup. It’s still far from a must-see, but there are rewards for those who stick to the end. - 40
We Got This Covered
Significant Other is a substandard supernatural hybrid, which wastes the talent of all those involved. Maika Monroe and Jake Lacy may work hard to breathe life into this ponderous fireside fable, but often fall short through no fault of their own. - 38
Movie Nation
A clever (and foreshadowed) touch or two notwithstanding, in the end, the filmmakers’ attempts at misdirecting the viewer’s expectations fail and the movie’s endless “on the nose” characters, moments and lines of dialogue overwhelm it.
