Me Before You
Live boldly.
Overview
A small town girl is caught between dead-end jobs. A high-profile, successful man becomes wheelchair bound following an accident. The man decides his life is not worth living until the girl is hired for six months to be his new caretaker. Worlds apart and trapped together by circumstance, the two get off to a rocky start. But the girl becomes determined to prove to the man that life is worth living and as they embark on a series of adventures together, each finds their world changing in ways neither of them could begin to imagine.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Based on Jojo Moyes' novel, the film gained attention for its portrayal of assisted suicide as a response to living with a severe disability. The movie sparked discussions about right-to-die laws, disability rights, and the societal pressure to maintain 'normalcy'.
- Compelling acting performances by Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin, a heart-wrenching love story with unexpected twists, poignant exploration of disability rights and quality of life debates, beautiful cinematography.
Fun Facts
- The town where most scenes were filmed is Newquay, Cornwall, England. However, the story is set in a fictional town called Willowbrook. The local pub, The Golden Lion, served as Lou's cafe during filming. - IMDB Trivia. Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin had to work on their British accents for this movie, which wasn't their native accent.
- In the book, Will has a pet parrot named Fred. In the movie, the character is replaced with an adorable dog named Tinkerbell.