As someone who loves movies that make you have a good cry, Five Feet Apart completely pulled me in. Directed by Justin Baldoni, this romantic drama tells the story of Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Will (Cole Sprouse), two teenagers living with Cystic Fibrosis, who fall in love while knowing they can’t be closer than six feet apart.
The story might sound like a cliche teen romance, but it’s so much more than that. It’s about connection, loss, and hope.
What I loved most was how real the movie felt. The hospital setting wasn’t just a background, it showed the harsh reality of what life with a chronic illness is like. It made me feel as if I was living in the characters’ shoes.
Stella’s constant cleaning, medication routines, and need for control made her feel like a real person, not just another movie character. On the other hand, Will’s rebellious attitude showed another side of coping, trying to find freedom when living a life full of restrictions.
The chemistry between Richardson and Sprouse was incredible. You could feel their emotions even when they couldn’t touch each other, which made every scene even more powerful.
Visually, the film is amazing. The lighting and camera angles highlight the contrast between the gloomy hospital environment and the warmth of Stella and Will’s bond. The soundtrack also fits perfectly, capturing the themes of sadness and hope that are present throughout the movie.
The main song from the film, Don’t Give Up On Me by Andy Grammer, highlights the the idea of never giving up on something or someone that you love which is a key theme throughout the movie.
Five Feet Apart is for people of all ages but it is definitely the perfect movie for teenagers and young adults.
It isn’t just a romance. It’s a story about finding meaning in moments that we often overlook. I think it’s one of the most touching films I’ve seen in a long time.
What really stayed with me was the message. Five Feet Apart reminds us how much we take our physical bonds with others for granted. It shows that love means sacrificing your own dreams to protect someone else.
While the ending was a tearjerker, it also left me thinking about how love and loss shape who we are as people.
If you’re looking for a movie that will make you cry, think, and appreciate the people around you, I totally recommend Five Feet Apart. You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube. Just make sure that you have tissues nearby because you’ll definitely need them.
On a scale of 1-5, I give this movie 5 RedHawks. It is definitely a movie that I can watch over and over again.
