The Vow (2012)
A husband works to rekindle a lost love after an accident erases his wife's memory of their life together.
Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.
How intense is The Vow?
The Vow has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Vow feels like
- Tone
- romanticheartwarmingmelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Vow
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Vow for you?
Is The Vow scary?
No. The Vow is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Vow gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Vow sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Vow OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Vow?
The Vow runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream The Vow?
The Vow is streaming on Netflix and Starz.
Does The Vow have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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