It Ends With Us is an American romantic drama film, based on Colleen Hoover's 2016 bestselling novel of the same name. The novel received worldwide attention, mainly through its popularity on TikTok and 'BookTube' communities. It Ends with Us is directed by actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni, who also plays a lead role in the movie alongside Blake Lively.
The film revolves around the story of Lily Bloom, a woman who has survived a childhood of witnessing abuse and domestic violence. She then moves to Boston to fulfill her dream of opening a business and becoming an empowered independent woman. However, Lily's life takes an unexpected turn when she runs into a handsome and wealthy neurosurgeon called Ryle Kincaid.
Lily eventually finds herself falling in love with Ryle and starts believing that she could have a happy family life. However, with time, Lily begins to discover numerous dark secrets from Ryle's past, which are potentially life-threatening. It Ends with Us was released theatrically on August 9, 2024. Further, on December 9, Netflix announced that the movie is available to stream on the platform.
What are the streaming options for It Ends with Us?
On December 9, 2024, Netflix announced via Tudum that Justin Baldoni's film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's fan-favorite novel could now be accessed by US audiences for streaming on the platform. It Ends with Us is produced by Columbia Pictures in collaboration with Baldoni's independent banner, Wayfarer Studios.
Meanwhile, viewers across the globe can watch the movie on other streaming platforms, including Apple TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Google Play Movies.
What is the plot of It Ends With Us?
The movie begins with the character of Lily Bloom, a small-town girl from Maine who moves to Boston, dreaming of becoming financially stable enough to make a living and support her mother. Lily had been through a traumatic childhood, where she grew up seeing her mother getting beaten by her abusive father.
The film opens with the death of Lily's father, as she finds it difficult to say even five things that she likes about him. The story then shifts to a terrace in the chaotic Boston city one evening, where Lily meets a mysterious stranger. He introduces himself as a neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, but their conversation meets an abrupt end when he is called for an emergency.
Eventually, Lily realizes that Kyle is a gifted neurosurgeon, and she even coincidentally befriends his sister Allysa. The two then begin to grow feelings for each other, however, tensions arise when Lily discovers her estranged first love, Atlas Corrigan. Despite his impoverished background, Atlas managed to become wealthy, and Lily played a big part in it.
She soon finds herself stuck in the dilemma of her feelings for the two, Ryle and Atlas, unable to decide which road to take. It Ends With Us deals with the themes of love, grief, and longing, shifting between the past and present. The story is deeply woven with the lives of these three characters, reflecting on their history and inner demons, which manifest themselves in the present.
Cast members of the film
The list of actors in It Ends With Us includes:
- Blake Lively as Lily Bloom
- Isabela Ferrer as Young Lily Bloom
- Justin Baldoni as Ryle Kincaid
- Brandon Sklenar as Atlas Corrigan
- Alex Neustaedter as Young Atlas Corrigan
- Jenny Slate as Allysa
- Hasan Minhaj as Marshall
- Kevin McKidd as Andrew Bloom
- Amy Morton as Jenny Bloom
- Emily Baldoni as Doctor Julie
- Robert Clohessy as Sheriff
- Robin S. Walker as Doctor Johnson
- Caroline Siegrist as Katie
- Adam Mondschein as Doctor Dunbar
- Robyn Lively as Ms. Byland
- Steve Monroe as Realtor
- Megan Robinson as Ms. Smith
- Daphne Zelle as Female Waiter
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