If I Stay (2014)
A young cellist's life hangs in the balance, forcing a heartbreaking choice between love and destiny.
Mia Hall, a talented young cellist, thought the most difficult decision she would ever have to make would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at prestigious Juilliard or follow her heart to be with the love of her life, Adam, a rock singer/guitarist. However, a car wreck changes everything in an instant, and now Mia's life hangs in the balance. Suspended between life and death, Mia faces a choice that will decide her future.
How intense is If I Stay?
If I Stay has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What If I Stay feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticearnestheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream If I Stay
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Is If I Stay for you?
Is If I Stay scary?
No. If I Stay is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is If I Stay gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is If I Stay sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is If I Stay OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is If I Stay?
If I Stay runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream If I Stay?
If I Stay is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does If I Stay have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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