One of Netflix’s latest rom-coms, starring Sofia Carson, has left people in tears—some even say they’ve been crying for two hours straight. But in the same breath, they admit the movie has completely stolen their hearts.Just when you might have thought the romantic comedy genre had lost its charm—or dried up as fast as your enthusiasm when you spot a mullet while swiping on a dating app—this unexpected gem has come along. And it’s so relatable that it’s apparently putting relationships in jeopardy.
If you’re one of those people who already worked your way through the top five Netflix rom-coms from earlier this year and felt like there was nothing new left to watch, don’t worry. Netflix has dropped another one, and it’s making quite the impact.
The movie, titled The Life List, is based on the novel of the same name by author Lori Nelson Spielman. It was adapted for the screen and directed by Adam Brooks.This heartwarming film features Sofia Carson, known for her role in Purple Hearts, alongside Kyle Allen from The In Between, Sebastian de Souza from Fair Play, and Connie Britton, who you might recognize from Nashville.
Let this be a friendly warning to boyfriends everywhere—this movie could stir up some serious emotions.
The story follows Alex, a young woman played by Carson, who finds herself on an unexpected journey after her mother tasks her with completing a bucket list she wrote as a teenager. This journey sends her traveling far and wide, uncovering long-held family secrets, learning more about what truly matters to her, and maybe even discovering love—because, of course, this is a rom-com after all.The Life List premiered on Netflix on March 28, and it didn’t take long for audiences to take notice. At the time of writing, it has already soared to the number one spot for English-language movies on Netflix’s global rankings via Tudum, clocking in an impressive 24,400,000 views.
But what’s truly surprising is just how deeply this movie is affecting viewers. Some have even admitted that after watching it, they decided to end their relationships.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Carson shared: “Adam [Brooks] [director] would call me all the time after test screenings, and he would say that there were so many people that would [tell him], ‘I ended up breaking up with my boyfriend,’ or ‘I ended up changing or quitting my job’.”She explained that this emotional reaction from viewers is really what makes the film so powerful. According to her, it prompts people to ask big questions about their lives and goes far beyond what you’d normally expect from a typical romantic comedy.
Reflecting on her own experience, Carson said that many people lose touch with their youthful spirit and sense of fearlessness. For her, being part of this project helped reconnect her with that younger version of herself and made her feel that spark all over again.
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“I left that set a different Sofia that I think little Sofia would be so deeply proud of. I’ve been writing my own ‘life list’ recently, and it was beautiful to see a few of the things that I dreamt of have come true,” she continued.The outpouring of love for the film hasn’t stopped there. It’s been making waves online, especially across social media platforms.
One user on Twitter shared their reaction: “Everyone told me this is a romcom but nobody told me i’d be crying for 2h rethinking my life choices, the life list has my heart.”
How could you say no to Connie Britton?Netflix
“I know it’s just a romcom but The Life List has me sobbing & rethinking my whole life — but I guess that’s what art does,” another added.And someone else summed it up perfectly: “I just finished watching The Life List, and what really stuck with me is that it’s never too late to change and redirect your path. Life is beautiful, messy, and complicated. It doesn’t always turn out the way you expect, and that’s okay.”
If you haven’t seen The Life List yet, it’s now streaming on Netflix and might just leave you reflecting on your own journey through life.
