Something Borrowed (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2011, Something Borrowed is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Luke Greenfield, running about 112 minutes. “It's a thin line between love and friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Though Rachel is a successful attorney and a loyal, generous friend, she is still single. After one drink too many at her 30th-birthday celebration, Rachel unexpectedly falls into bed with her longtime crush, Dex -- who happens to be engaged to her best friend, Darcy. Ramifications of the liaison threaten to destroy the women's lifelong friendship, while Ethan, Rachel's confidant, harbors a potentially explosive secret of his own.

Who’s in it. Something Borrowed stars Kate Hudson as Darcy, Ginnifer Goodwin as Rachel, John Krasinski as Ethan and Colin Egglesfield as Dex, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Something Borrowed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Something Borrowed page.

If you liked it. Fans of Something Borrowed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Something Borrowed (2011)?
In US, Something Borrowed is available to 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 Something Borrowed worth watching?
Something Borrowed holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Something Borrowed?
Something Borrowed stars Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, John Krasinski, Colin Egglesfield and Ashley Williams.
When was Something Borrowed released?
Something Borrowed was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.