Meant to Be (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2012, Meant to Be is a drama film directed by Bradley Dorsey, running about 88 minutes. “Let There Be Life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When 20-year old Nathan loses his career and his girlfriend, he questions his purpose in life. Compounding his struggle, Nathan grew up in a foster home and never met his birth mother. He sets out on a quest to find his mother and somehow come to terms with her rejection of him. His journey begins by flying to the city where he was born. Upon his arrival, Nathan checks into a hotel and meets Mave the hotel's housekeeper. Encouraged by Mave's wisdom and the help of hotel guest Shelly, Nathan finds the address of his mother, Linda. Linda is a social worker who agonizes over the decision she made with Nathan 20 years ago. In an effort to admonish the guilt of giving up her son, Linda is caught up in the life of a teenage mother-to-be, Tori, who is conflicted by the decision to abort her baby. When Nathan gathers the courage to meet his mother, he uncovers a terrible secret that totally redefines what was meant to be for his life.
Who’s in it. Meant to Be stars Bradley Dorsey as Nathan, Erika Eleniak as Linda Dickson, Erin Sossamon as Tori and Della Reese as Mave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Meant to Be has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meant to Be page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meant to Be tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meant to Be (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meant to Be change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meant to Be worth watching?
- Meant to Be holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meant to Be?
- Meant to Be stars Bradley Dorsey, Erika Eleniak, Erin Sossamon, Della Reese and Michael Gross.
- When was Meant to Be released?
- Meant to Be was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.