In Spite of Ourselves

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Love comes easy -- relationships don't. When Hannah, a warm and determined Portland, OR baker, crosses paths with Archie, an up-and-coming LA comedian with a habit of dodging commitment, their instant chemistry sparks a whirlwind romance neither expected. But after two blissful weeks together, real life pulls them back to separate cities, forcing them to confront distance, doubts, and their own hilariously messy insecurities. Heartfelt, funny, and deeply relatable, IN SPITE OF OURSELVES follows two imperfect people trying to figure out whether they can move past their fears -- and give love a real chance.

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Cortlyn Kelly

RogerEbert.com

2 days ago

3/4

The movie never paints magic over the effort its main characters put in; it’s honest about the imperfections of learning how to live alongside another human.

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

Oct 7, 2026

Doesn’t reinvent the rom-com, but its sweet, slightly messy charm makes for an easy, enjoyable watch (even if it tries a little too hard at times).

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Oct 5, 2026

A heartfelt, honest and charming romantic dramedy.

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Rachel Wagner

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Oct 2, 2026

tender, sweet, lovely little romance with incredible chemistry.

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Don Shanahan

Film Obsessive

Oct 1, 2026

4/5

Josh Loeb’s film shines by watching two scared people use their own measures of goodness to find commitment against their challenges and those of their partner, with equal acceptance.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 18, 2026

4/5

The schmaltz-free storytelling is a nice reminder that stories like this can be told without the crutches of excessive sentimentality and tired formula. For me, that’s what makes “In Spite of Ourselves” stand out most.

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Elizabeth

Oct 4, 2026

Sweet and thoughtful film.

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Tony C

Oct 4, 2026

A really touching and wonderful story about the messy business of relationships, falling in love, and finding yourself. unexpected turns that avoid cliches and dig a just a little bit deeper into what makes people really tick. the result is a love story that both celebrates the love between two people and finding acceptance in their love for themselves.

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Michelle J

@RT29503300 21 hrs ago

This might replace You've Got Mail as my favorite fall romantic comedy. The characters are complicated and dealing with so much life outside of the central love story, and their challenges make them relatable. The pace was perfect, the dialogue was funny, and the southeast Portland setting was beautiful. Will definitely watch again.

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Lourdes V

@Lourdes005 6 days ago

Charming love story set in the most romantic season for Portland, OR, fall. It's heartfelt, humorous, and explores the messy realities of long-distance relationships. The individual journeys of both leads and their character development really shine through, making the story even more compelling. Hope this film gets the wider release it deserves!

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Love comes easy -- relationships don't. When Hannah, a warm and determined Portland, OR baker, crosses paths with Archie, an up-and-coming LA comedian with a habit of dodging commitment, their instant chemistry sparks a whirlwind romance neither expected. But after two blissful weeks together, real life pulls them back to separate cities, forcing them to confront distance, doubts, and their own hilariously messy insecurities. Heartfelt, funny, and deeply relatable, IN SPITE OF OURSELVES follows two imperfect people trying to figure out whether they can move past their fears -- and give love a real chance.

Director: Josh Loeb
Producer: Josh Loeb, Michelle Lewitt, Gabe Mayhan, Tim Harms
Screenwriter: Josh Loeb
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 37m

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