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Then Came You (2018 film)

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Then Came You
Film poster
Directed byPeter Hutchings
Written byFergal Rock
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAndre Lascaris
Edited by
  • Jacob Craycroft
  • Jason Nicholson
Music bySpencer David Hutchings
Production
companies
Distributed byShout! Studios
Release dates
  • October 12, 2018 (2018-10-12) (Woodstock)
  • February 1, 2019 (2019-02-01) (United States)
Running time
97 minutes[1][2][3]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$668,488[1]

Then Came You (also known as Departures) is a 2018 American romantic comedy-drama directed by Peter Hutchings, based on a screenplay by Fergal Rock. The film stars Asa Butterfield, Maisie Williams, Nina Dobrev, Tyler Hoechlin, David Koechner, Ken Jeong and Peyton List.[4][5][6]

The film premiered at the 2018 Woodstock Film Festival and was released in the United States on February 1, 2019. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $668,488 worldwide.

Plot

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Skye Aitken, a spirited teenager, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only a short time to live. At a cancer support group, she meets Calvin Lewis, a socially awkward airport baggage handler who is plagued by hypochondria and a persistent fear of death, despite being physically healthy. Encouraged by his doctor to gain perspective, Calvin reluctantly attends the support group, where he forms an unexpected friendship with Skye.

Though initially annoyed by her bluntness, Calvin agrees to help Skye complete her bucket list. As they spend more time together, he slowly begins to confront his own anxieties and re-engage with life. Skye helps Calvin build confidence, including encouraging him to pursue Izzy, a flight attendant he admires from afar. Skye falsely tells Izzy that Calvin has cancer, which initially strengthens their bond and leads to a brief romance.

Calvin eventually admits the truth to Izzy, leading to a breakup. Meanwhile, Skye attempts to fulfill her own wish to lose her virginity, but is left disappointed by the experience. As her health declines, she collapses in public and is hospitalized. At the same time, Calvin's sister-in-law goes into labor, and he and Skye are invited to be godparents to the newborn.

With support from his family and Izzy, Calvin helps Skye complete the remaining items on her list. He also reveals that he has avoided celebrating birthdays since the death of his twin sister in a childhood car accident. After Skye's passing, Calvin receives birthday cards she had written in advance. In a final act of growth, Calvin overcomes his fear of flying and boards a plane. As the plane takes off, he locks eyes with Izzy, suggesting the possibility of reconciliation.

Cast

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  • Asa Butterfield as Calvin Lewis, Frank's brother, Bob's son, and a young man who has a fear of dying and quickly befriends Skye
  • Maisie Williams as Skye Elizabeth Aitken, Claire's daughter and a teenage girl with terminal cancer who quickly befriends Calvin
  • Nina Dobrev as Izzy, a flight attendant whom Calvin has a crush on
  • Tyler Hoechlin as Frank Lewis, Calvin's elder brother, Lucy's husband and Bob's son
  • David Koechner as Bob Lewis, Frank and Calvin's father
  • Peyton List as Ashley, Skye's former best friend
  • Tituss Burgess as Julian, friend and boss to Izzy at the airport
  • Sonya Walger as Claire, Skye's mother
  • Margot Bingham as Lucy Lewis, Calvin's sister-in-law and Frank's wife
  • Ken Jeong as Officer Al, a police officer who befriends Calvin after assuming he has cancer
  • Briana Venskus as Officer Mya, partner to Officer Al who befriends Calvin and Skye
  • Angel Valle Jr. as Will, a high school boy whom Skye has a crush on
  • Rabbi Joseph Kolakowski (uncredited) as Rabbi (extra)
  • Obada Adnan (uncredited)

Production

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In May 2017, scenes were filmed at Albany International Airport, including terminal and baggage handling areas. Additional filming took place in Colonie, New York, and surrounding locations.

Release

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The film had its world premiere at the 2018 Woodstock Film Festival on October 12, 2018. It was released in theaters and via video on demand by Shout! Factory on February 1, 2019.[2][3]

Reception

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Box office

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Then Came You grossed $668,488 worldwide.[1]

Critical response

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Then Came You received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 59% approval rating based on 22 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10. The site's consensus reads: "Then Came You benefits from the chemistry of its leads, even if the story is overly familiar."[2] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 44 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews."[7]

Nell Minow of RogerEbert.com awarded the film 1 star, criticizing its reliance on clichés and lack of emotional depth.[8] Conversely, Sandie Angulo Chen of Common Sense Media gave it 3 out of 5 stars, noting that while the film follows a predictable path, the performances of the leads add charm to the narrative.[9] Variety's Courtney Howard described the film as a "sweet but slight teen weepie," highlighting the chemistry between Asa Butterfield and Maisie Williams as a redeeming factor.[10] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter commented that the film "struggles to balance its comedic and dramatic elements," resulting in a tone that feels uneven.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Then Came You (2018)". Box Office Mojo. IMDbPro. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Then Came You". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Then Came You (2019)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  4. ^ Howard, Courtney (January 31, 2019). "Film Review: 'Then Came You'". Variety. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  5. ^ Scheck, Frank (January 31, 2019). "'Then Came You': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  6. ^ Pedersen, Erik (December 14, 2018). "'Then Came You' Trailer: Asa Butterfield, Maisie Williams & Nina Dobrev In Coming-Of-Age Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  7. ^ "Then Came You Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  8. ^ Minow, Nell (March 4, 2019). "Then Came You". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  9. ^ Sandie Angulo Chen. "Then Came You". Common Sense Media. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  10. ^ Howard, Courtney (January 31, 2019). "Film Review: 'Then Came You'". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  11. ^ Scheck, Frank (January 31, 2019). "'Then Came You': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
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