Juliet, Naked

The 2018 American-British romantic comedy directed by Jesse Peretz, with a screenplay by Tamara Jenkins, Jim Taylor, and Evgenia Peretz, is based on Nick Hornby's novel of the same name. The film follows Annie Platt (Rose Byrne), a museum curator in the English seaside town of Sandcliff, who is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan Thomson (Chris O'Dowd), a college lecturer obsessed with reclusive American musician Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke), who vanished from the public eye in 1993. When Annie receives a demo version of Crowe's album "Juliet, Naked," she posts a negative review on Duncan's fan site, leading to an unexpected email correspondence with Crowe himself. Their exchange reveals mutual regrets: Crowe about his past and estrangement from his multiple children, and Annie about her unfulfilled desire for motherhood. The situation intensifies when Duncan cheats on Annie, prompting her to end their relationship. Crowe travels to London due to the premature birth of his daughter Lizzie's (Ayoola Smart) child and meets Annie in person. Their encounter blossoms into a romantic connection, despite Duncan's interference and Crowe's complex family dynamics. The film explores themes of second chances, regret, and personal growth, blending subtle humor with emotional depth. The music was composed by Nathan Larson, and filming took place in picturesque UK locations, including Broadstairs and Ramsgate.