Forever My Girl

Forever My Girl
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBethany Ashton Wolf
Screenplay byBethany Ashton Wolf
Based onForever My Girl
by Heidi McLaughlin
Produced by
  • Mickey Liddell
  • Jennifer Monroe
  • Pete Shilaimon
Starring
CinematographyDuane Manwiller
Edited byPriscilla Nedd-Friendly
Music byBrett Boyett
Production
company
Distributed byRoadside Attractions
Release date
  • January 19, 2018 (2018-01-19) (United States)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3.5 million[1]
Box office$16.4 million[1]

Forever My Girl is a 2018 American romantic drama film written and directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf based on the novel by Heidi McLaughlin. It follows a country musician (Alex Roe) who sets out to win over the girl he left at the altar eight years before (Jessica Rothe). Abby Ryder Fortson, Travis Tritt, and John Benjamin Hickey also star.

The film was released in the United States on January 19, 2018.[2][3][4] It received negative reviews from critics, who denounced the writing and chemistry between the actors, and compared it negatively to Nicholas Sparks films.[5] The film was a modest box office success, grossing $16 million on a $3.5 million budget.

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  2. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 7, 2017). "Forever My Girl Trailer, a Country Superstar reconnects with His Southern Roots in Family Romance". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  3. ^ McNary, Dave (April 25, 2017). "Alex Roe-Jessica Rothe's Romantic Drama 'Forever My Girl' Lands at Roadside". Variety. Archived from the original on July 1, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  4. ^ Hipes, Patrick (April 25, 2017). "'Forever My Girl' Acquired By Roadside Attractions for October Bow". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  5. ^ Jeff Giles (January 18, 2018). "12 Strong is a Little Flimsy". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2018.