Couples Retreat (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, Couples Retreat is a comedy and romance film directed by Peter Billingsley, running about 113 minutes. “It may be paradise... but it's no vacation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on their marriage, the others just want to enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon find, however, that paradise comes at a price: Participation in couples therapy sessions is mandatory. What started out as a cut-rate vacation turns into an examination of the common problems many face.
Who’s in it. Couples Retreat stars Vince Vaughn as Dave, Malin Åkerman as Ronnie, Jason Bateman as Jason and Kristen Bell as Cynthia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Couples Retreat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $171.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Couples Retreat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Couples Retreat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Couples Retreat (2009)?
- In US, Couples Retreat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Couples Retreat worth watching?
- Couples Retreat holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Couples Retreat?
- Couples Retreat stars Vince Vaughn, Malin Åkerman, Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell and Jon Favreau.