You and I (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 4.7

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Released in 2011, You and I is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 101 minutes. “Love and desire... It gets complicated.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Janie Sawyer, an American teenager, is forced to live in Moscow because of her father's job. Janie is trying to escape her lonely life in Moscow through her deep love of music and the internet. Janie and Lana Starkova meet on a fansite for the pop-band t.A.T.u. Trapped in a small Russian town, Lana wants desperately nothing more than to flee her mundane life causing the two girls to develop an instant connection through their love of t.A.T.u.'s music.

Who’s in it. You and I stars Mischa Barton as Lana, Shantel VanSanten as Janie, Anton Yelchin as Edward and Alex Kaluzhsky as Dima, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, You and I has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You and I page.

If you liked it. Fans of You and I tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch You and I (2011)?
In US, You and I is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is You and I worth watching?
You and I holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in You and I?
You and I stars Mischa Barton, Shantel VanSanten, Anton Yelchin, Alex Kaluzhsky and Charlie Creed-Miles.
When was You and I released?
You and I was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.