The Five-Year Engagement
2012, English. Directed by Nicholas Stoller.
A comedy about the journey between popping the question and tying the knot.
Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Five-Year Engagement
The Five-Year Engagement is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas StollerDirector
- Jason SegelTom Solomon
- Emily BluntViolet Barnes
- Rhys IfansWinton Childs
- Chris PrattAlex Eilhauer
- Alison BrieSuzie Barnes
- Jacki WeaverSylvia Dickerson-Barnes
- Jim PiddockGeorge Barnes
- David PaymerPete Solomon
- Mimi KennedyCarol Solomon
- Mindy KalingVaneetha
- Kevin HartDoug
- Brian PosehnTarquin
Details
- Released
- 27 April 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $54M
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The Five-Year Engagement: quick answers
Is The Five-Year Engagement worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 1,450 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Five-Year Engagement?
The Five-Year Engagement runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The Five-Year Engagement have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Five-Year Engagement. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Five-Year Engagement parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Five-Year Engagement is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Five-Year Engagement on?
The Five-Year Engagement is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Five-Year Engagement?
If you liked The Five-Year Engagement, try Voicemails for Isabelle, The Good Heart, Why Did I Get Married Again?.
Who directed The Five-Year Engagement?
The Five-Year Engagement (2012) was directed by Nicholas Stoller and stars Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Rhys Ifans.