‘One of the saddest films of the decade’ is leaving Netflix | Films | Entertainment

A film hailed as one of ‘the saddest’ film of the decade and the ‘best movie since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ is departing Netflix imminently.

Released in UK cinemas on New Year’s Day last year, it arrived on the streaming service just months afterwards.

Yet time is rapidly running out for subscribers to view the star-studded romance We Live in Time.

Frequently recommended as the ideal selection for cinema enthusiasts seeking an emotional release, it swiftly established itself within the romance category upon its debut.

This success owes much to the leading performances from Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield.

Whilst the duo may be better recognised for their Marvel roles, with Garfield having taken on Spider-Man in the Sony reboot and Pugh establishing herself as Yelena Belova across several MCU productions, they deliver something distinctly different here.

The synopsis reveals the pair portray Almut and Tobias, whose lives are transformed by an unexpected meeting. Through glimpses of their shared journey—falling in love, creating a home, starting a family—a challenging reality emerges that threatens everything they’ve built , reports the Mirror.

Navigating a path constrained by time’s limitations, they discover how to treasure each moment of the unconventional journey their romance has followed. Helmed by John Crowley, who previously crafted Brooklyn and Boy A, the narrative unfolds across ten years through a non-linear structure.

Largely praised by critics, one review labelled it as ‘devastating’, while another even dubbed it the ‘saddest film of the decade’. However, Netflix has now announced that the final day to view the film is 28 February.

The film had such a profound effect on one viewer that they hailed it as the “best movie since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”. They added: “Honestly one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time, I thought it was just a romance comedy but no this is way more than that, I have never teared up throughout an entire movie but this movie was something else, the entire 2 hours I was lost for words.”

Meanwhile, another individual remarked: “Heartfelt and unforgettable. We Live in Time is a deeply emotional journey through love, memory, and loss. Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield shine with raw, honest performances.

“The non-linear storytelling mirrors how we remember life in beautiful, scattered pieces. Quietly powerful and heartbreakingly human, this film lingers long after the credits roll.”

One enthusiast proclaimed: “Absolutely a must see! It will tug at the heart strings and the hit the funny bone more than once. I loved it and would recommend it to everyone.”

We Live In Time is streaming on Netflix until February 28.

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