Almost You (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, Almost You is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Adam Brooks, running about 96 minutes. “A traumatic comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex and Erica Boyer are a young couple in crisis. Alex, despite his loving wife, beautiful home and high-paying job, feels trapped. When Erica has an accident that leaves her temporarily confined to a wheelchair and requiring the services of a private nurse, the beautiful Lisa enters the Boyers' lives. A complicated situation develops as Alex sees Lisa as the cure for his own problems as well as his wife's.
Who’s in it. Almost You stars Brooke Adams as Erica Boyer, Griffin Dunne as Alex Boyer, Karen Young as Lisa Willoughby and Marty Watt as Kevin Danzig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Almost You has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Almost You page.
If you liked it. Fans of Almost You tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Almost You (1985)?
- In US, Almost You is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Almost You worth watching?
- Almost You holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Almost You?
- Almost You stars Brooke Adams, Griffin Dunne, Karen Young, Marty Watt and Christine Estabrook.
- When was Almost You released?
- Almost You was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.