Singles
Singles

Singles

1992Movie99 minEnglish

A group of young adults in their twenties, who share an apartment in the city of Seattle, ponder on love and face all the challenges of adulthood.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users72%
Director: Cameron CroweGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

The film follows the interconnected lives and romantic entanglements of a group of young adults living in Seattle during the grunge music era. It explores their struggles with dating, commitment, and career aspirations, all set against the backdrop of the city's burgeoning music scene. The narrative weaves through the relationships of Steve, Janet, Cliff, and Linda as they navigate the complexities of love and life in their twenties.

Critical Reception

Singles was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its authentic portrayal of young adult relationships and its vibrant soundtrack. While not a box office smash, it found a lasting audience and is considered a cult classic that captured the zeitgeist of the early 90s Seattle music scene.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its realistic and relatable portrayal of modern romance.
  • Applauded for its excellent soundtrack and capturing the Seattle grunge scene.
  • Some critics found the plot occasionally meandering but appreciated the ensemble cast.

Google audience: Audiences often highlight the film's authentic depiction of relationships and its connection to the iconic Seattle music scene. Many enjoy the soundtrack and find the characters and their struggles relatable, though some note the story can feel a bit unfocused.

Fun Fact

The film's production was notoriously lengthy and complicated by casting changes and the sale of the Seattle Mariners baseball team, which is featured in the film and caused filming delays.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

I don't understand the hate for this, it's a nice little rom-com. I think the big deal was that they tried to make it Gen-X and, for the most part, it got rejected because commercial film, and I get that, I don't understand it because it w...
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Quirky romcom with the backdrop of the early 90's grunge scene_** Two 20-something couples and others explore life & love during the advent of the grunge scene in Seattle. Dillon's character is the only one musically involved in the s...