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Here Today

PG-13

Released May 7, 2021

1 hr. 57 min.

Comedy

Drama

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Veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Billy Crystal) forms an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship with New York singer Emma Payge (Tiffany Haddish) in the new comedy-drama Here Today. Emma -- the unlikely recipient of a prize to have lunch with the comedy legend, despite not knowing who he is -- gets off to a rocky start with Charlie (think seafood allergy, a hospital visit, and an epi pen). Before long, each finds in the other a sort of soul mate, forging a deep bond that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of friendship, love, and trust.

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Critics Consensus

Here Today's well-matched stars share an infectious chemistry that's almost enough to overcome a frequently mushy mix of comedy and drama.

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Audience Consensus

You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll love the way Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish bring Here Today's sensitive, meaningful story to life.

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Rhonda B

Very touching story with great actresses and actors. I knew nothing about the movie and it was not what I expected - but it was well done. Even though it’s a sad story, there is a good balance of laughable moments. A professional reviewer said they didn’t know of it was a drama or a comedy. Does it have to be one or the other!?! Why not a mix - like real life. I LIKED it!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/21

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Gregory

Awesome story of friendship and love.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/21

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Carl

This was NOT a comedy. It was a movie that had a huge message. Billy Crystal at his finest. Hit a home run dealing with people with dementia. Everyone should see this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/13/21

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Kathy

Excellent writing, acting, directing. I've recommended this movie to all my friends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/21

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George T

Just a great movie all round

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/21

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Kenneth G C

Incredible film with a wonderful story line. A must see for older move goers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/05/21

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Billy Crystal

Director

Billy Crystal

Charlie Burnz

Tiffany Haddish

Emma Payge

Penn Badgley

Rex

Laura Benanti

Francine

Louisa Krause

Carrie

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Here Today: Official Clip - Having a Baby

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Here Today: Official Clip - Dumb Turd!

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Here Today: Official Clip - Emma's Ex

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Here Today: Official Clip - Seafood Allergy

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Here Today: Official Clip - Piece of My Heart

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Here Today: Official Clip - The Bar Mitzvah

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Here Today: Official Clip - The Wax Museum

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Here Today: Official Clip - In Bed Together

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Here Today: Official Clip - The EpiPen

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Here Today: Official Clip - Dancing by Violin

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

This is more indulgent, and the more it goes on the more mawkish it unfortunately becomes. It's clearly a very personal project, but it just loses its way very badly.

Sep 21, 2021

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

A film with a big heart and more zingers than actual laughs.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 8, 2021

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

A glossily disingenuous piece of work.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 5, 2021

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

From a film perspective, it takes a master manipulator to make us feel genuine care and loss and sadly, Crystal is not even close to this level.

Rated: D

Feb 23, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Crystal directs, co-writes, co-produces and stars in this well-intended yet strangely uneven dramedy.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 17, 2022

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Ema Sasic

Next Best Picture

Though "Here Today" starts off strong with a comedic lens, there are awkward tonal shifts and overly dramatic moments throughout that will likely leave audiences wondering if they're meant to be watching a comedy, drama, or something else.

Rated: 3/10

Jun 21, 2022

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Synopsis

Veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Billy Crystal) forms an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship with New York singer Emma Payge (Tiffany Haddish) in the new comedy-drama Here Today. Emma -- the unlikely recipient of a prize to have lunch with the comedy legend, despite not knowing who he is -- gets off to a rocky start with Charlie (think seafood allergy, a hospital visit, and an epi pen). Before long, each finds in the other a sort of soul mate, forging a deep bond that kicks the generation gap aside and redefines the meaning of friendship, love, and trust.

Director: Billy Crystal
Executive Producer: Rick Jackson, Claudine Marrotte, Samantha Sprecher
Screenwriter: Billy Crystal, Alan Zweibel
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Production Co: Astute Films, Big Head Productions, Face Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Sexual References)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 7, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 20, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.8M

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