I Want You (2012)
A young man in Barcelona navigates new love and old flames, facing intimate choices with earnest melancholy.
After two years away, Hache returns to Barcelona seeking a fresh start. Falling for Gin while facing unresolved feelings for Babi, he must confront love, loss, and who he's becoming.
How intense is I Want You?
I Want You has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick.
What I Want You feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream I Want You
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is I Want You for you?
Is I Want You scary?
No. I Want You is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is I Want You gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is I Want You sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is I Want You?
I Want You runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream I Want You?
I Want You is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does I Want You have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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