You're Not You (2014)
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A classical pianist diagnosed with ALS finds an unexpected connection with a wild, inexperienced caregiver.
The story
Kate Parker, a classical pianist diagnosed with ALS, hires Bec Cartwell, a wild and inexperienced college student, as her new caregiver. Despite Bec's lack of professional skills and unconventional attitude, Kate finds something special in her. As Kate navigates the challenges of her illness and the complexities of her marriage to Evan, the two women form an unlikely bond. The story follows their journey as they navigate the physical and emotional toll of Kate's condition, while Bec provides a unique perspective on life and caregiving that challenges Kate's perceptions of her own situation.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Kate Parker, a classical pianist diagnosed with ALS, hires Bec Cartwell, a wild college student, as her caregiver. Their bond deepens as they navigate Kate's illness and the discovery of her husband Evan's affair with his secretary. After a suicide attempt, Kate and Bec spend a night together, and Kate eventually separates from Evan. They embark on adventures together, including visiting a woman with ALS and attending a party. Following a series of events, including the death of a friend, Kate is hospitalized. Bec is granted medical authority and takes Kate home, where they share a final night together. Kate eventually passes away, and the film ends with Bec finding personal success and a new relationship.
- First release year
- 2014
- Runtime (minutes)
- 102
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- George C. Wolfe
- Writers
- Shana Feste · writer; Jordan Roberts · writer
- Cast and characters
- Hilary Swank · Kate Parker; Emmy Rossum · Bec Cartwell; Josh Duhamel · Evan
- Genres
- drama
- Themes
- illness; friendship; caregiving
- Tone and mood
- dramatic
- Premise and plot tags
- medical drama; unlikely friendship
- Source material / true-story basis
- 2006 novel by Michelle Wildgen
- Reception
- The film received mixed or average reviews from critics, with a 52% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 56 out of 100 score on Metacritic.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 52% · review count: 21
- Production trivia
- The film was released on DVD on April 13, 2015.; The film debuted in fifth place in Italy on August 27, 2015.
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