The Very Thought of You
1998, English. Directed by Nick Hamm.
Two's Company. Three's a Crowd. Four's a Disaster.
Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Snoozefest
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5.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Very Thought of You
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 May 1998
- Original title
- Martha – Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Morgan
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The Very Thought of You: quick answers
Is The Very Thought of You worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Very Thought of You?
The Very Thought of You runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Very Thought of You have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Very Thought of You. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Very Thought of You parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Very Thought of You is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Very Thought of You on?
The Very Thought of You isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Very Thought of You?
If you liked The Very Thought of You, try ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, Sex Appeal, Bye Bye Love.
Who directed The Very Thought of You?
The Very Thought of You (1998) was directed by Nick Hamm and stars Monica Potter, Rufus Sewell, Tom Hollander.