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Me Before You
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Thea Sharrock. With Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer.
79.3/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Lou Clark, a directionless 26-year-old from the English countryside, takes a job at the local castle as a caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker, Will Traynor. Wheelchair-bound from an accident two years prior, the once adventurous Will has all but given up — that is until Lou determines to show him that life is worth living.
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79.3/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLou Clark, a directionless 26-year-old from the English countryside, takes a job at the local castle as a caregiver and companion to a wealthy young banker, Will Trayn…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Me Before You.
MoviHero lists June 1, 2016 as the release date for Me Before You. Thea Sharrock is the listed director. The listed cast includes Emilia Clarke as Louisa 'Lou' Clark, Sam Claflin as William 'Will' Traynor, Janet McTeer as Camilla Traynor, Charles Dance as Stephen Traynor. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 1, 2016
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime1h 50m
DirectorThea Sharrock
CastEmilia Clarke as Louisa 'Lou' Clark, Sam Claflin as William 'Will' Traynor, Janet McTeer as Camilla Traynor, Charles Dance as Stephen Traynor
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Me Before You right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Me Before You runs 1h 50m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 79.3/100 (7.932/10) from 13,639 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherLouisa 'Lou' ClarkLouisa 'Lou' Clark in Me Before You (2016), played by Emilia Clarke.Open character guide otherWilliam 'Will' TraynorWilliam 'Will' Traynor in Me Before You (2016), played by Sam Claflin.Open character guide otherCamilla TraynorCamilla Traynor in Me Before You (2016), played by Janet McTeer.Open character guide
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