Me Before You (film)
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| Directed by | Thea Sharrock |
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| Screenplay by | Jojo Moyes |
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Me Before You by Jojo Moyes |
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| Music by | Craig Armstrong |
| Cinematography | Remi Adefarasin |
| Edited by | John Wilson |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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110 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $207.9 million |
Me Before You is a 2016 British-American romantic comedy film directed by Thea Sharrock as her directorial debut and adapted by English author Jojo Moyes from her 2012 novel of the same name. The film stars Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Jenna Coleman, Charles Dance, Matthew Lewis, Janet McTeer, Vanessa Kirby and Joanna Lumley.
Set in the UK, the film is shot in various historic locations around the country, including Pembroke Castle in Wales, and Chenies Manor House in Buckinghamshire, England. The film was released on June 3, 2016, in the US, received mixed reviews on Metacritic and grossed $207 million worldwide.
26-year-old Louisa Clark (Emilia Clarke) is a happy, outgoing woman who lives with and supports her working-class family. After losing her job at a local cafe, she is hired as the caregiver of Will Traynor (Sam Claflin), a former successful banker and once active young man who became paralyzed after being involved in a motorcycle accident two years prior. Louisa has no experience but Will's mother believes her positivity will help lift his spirits. Will also spends time with Nathan, his physical therapist, who mostly helps him with exercise and movement, despite both knowing he will never regain use of his body due to the damage to his spinal cord.
Cynical and depressed because he can no longer live a life of luxury, he initially reacts coldly to Louisa's joyful wackiness and treats her with contempt. However, one night, Will asks Louisa to stay late and watch a film with him, and she accepts. The two begin to bond and eventually become close friends. Will also has a visit from his former best friend and ex-girlfriend who reveal they are engaged and would like Will to attend the wedding. Louisa and Will continue to talk daily; she learns that Will has travelled extensively, his favourite place being Paris. She tells him that outside of work, she doesn't have many interests or hobbies, and spends most of her time at home. She has a long-term boyfriend, Patrick (Matthew Lewis), but he is currently training to take part in a biking triathlon in Norway, a hobby that he often chooses over spending time with her. Will urges Louisa to change and tells her she should live life as fully as possible.
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