The success of a rom-com depends on how well the two main characters get along. This is why Nick Robinson and Keiynan Lonsdale played Simon and Blue in Love, Simon, Cameron Diaz and Jude Law played Amanda and Graham in The Holiday, and Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan played Harry and Sally in When Harry Met Sally. Hugh Grant, Cameron Diaz, and Rachel McAdams, to name just three, are names that are often associated with romantic comedies in the 21st century.
Reese Witherspoon (Legally Blonde) and Ashton Kutcher (What Happens in Vegas) are two other names, and it’s surprising that they’ve never been a couple on-screen before. Your Place or Mine brings them together for the first time in a way that seems like a match made in heaven.
Genre-based stories have been used in movies for a long time, and some of the best movies owe a lot of their plots to stories that came before them in the same genre. Horror, action, and sci-fi may be the first genres that come to mind, but the rom-com may be the most successful genre in modern cinema. Many movie fans all over the world probably have a favorite in this genre, whether it’s About Time by Richard Curtis, Knocked Up by Judd Apatow, or an old Hollywood classic like Bringing Up Baby by Howard Hawks.
Still, the fact that this genre has made so many great movies and keeps doing so is proof that it works. Many things contribute to this success, but the main couple may be the most important. And with such a great pair of stars in the lead roles, Your Place or Mine could be a great addition to the list of great rom-coms from the 21st century. In light of that, here is everything we know so far about this exciting movie.
Does Your Place Or Mine Have A Trailer?
As with any good romantic comedy, the trailer is an important part of getting the word out about the movie and can give the first glimpse into how the main couple works. On September 21, 2022, at Netflix’s TUDUM fan event, an exclusive clip was shown. It didn’t show any scenes from the movie, but it did show the release date and how well the two leads get along. Here it is:
Fans can almost see Kutcher and Witherspoon on screen together for the first time in this clip. In a scene that shows them FaceTiming, they talk about the ideal co-star they would like to act opposite in a rom-com. Kutcher says he wants to work with Witherspoon even if she doesn’t have him on her list of desired partners.
On January 12, 2023, the full trailer for Your Place or Mine came out. The trailer is set to the Haim song “Now I’m In It.” Witherspoon and Kutcher play Debbie and Peter, two best friends who had a one-night stand years ago and now meet up by switching places. While Peter watches over Debbie’s son in Los Angeles, Debbie starts to like Theo, who lives in New York. The trailer makes it clear that Debbie and Peter will end up together. After all, it is a comedy about love.
When Will Your Place Or Mine Be Available?
Your Place or Mine is a Netflix Original movie, so it won’t be shown in theaters. Instead, it will only be available on Netflix’s streaming service. After Reese Witherspoon announced in October 2021 that filming would begin, fans wondered when the movie would come out. Their prayers were answered when it was announced that the movie would come out on February 10, 2023. It’s not a random date, since it’s only four days until Valentine’s Day, which is the perfect time to release a movie like this.
What Is The Story Of Your Place Or Mine?
Since rom-coms follow in the footsteps of those that came before them, the plots can often seem obvious. Production companies would say, “Why change a formula that has worked for decades?” and fans seem to agree, since the success of the genre hasn’t changed. Here’s what the official plot summary for Your Place or Mine says:
Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher) are best friends and total opposites. She craves routine with her son in LA; he thrives on change in NY. When they swap houses and lives for a week they discover what they think they want might not be what they really need.
This plot summary sounds very much like a romantic comedy, with the idea of chasing dreams and the relationships that are put to the test as a key theme. With this plot summary and the fact that the film is written and directed by Aline Brosh McKenna, who has worked on movies like The Devil Wears Prada, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Cruella, Your Place or Mine is shaping up to be one of the best romantic comedies of early 2023.