Netflix’s New Rom-Com Is So Relatable It’s Making Viewers Rethink Their Relationships
By fypfeed in Movies & TV — April 8, 2025
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One of the latest romantic comedies, which stars Sofia Carson, has left people in tears, with some saying they’ve have cried for up to two hours. Yet, despite the tears people who have seen the film say it completely stole their hearts.
At the time it seemed that the romance genre was losing its luster, this surprising new gem has appeared and it’s so relatable that it’s leading people to question their personal relationships.
The Life List: Netflix’s Emotional New Hit
The film, called “The Life List was an adaptation of the novel written of Lori Nelson Spielman and is directed by Adam Brooks.
The movie is narrated by Sofia Carson (Purple Hearts) as Alex who is a young woman who embarks on a life-changing adventure when her mother entrusts her to complete a bucket list she created as a teen. As she travels, Alex uncovers family secrets and rediscovers her passions and of course, discovers love.
The group also includes:
- Kyle Allen ( The In Between)
- Sebastian de Souza (Fair Play)
- Connie Britton (Nashville)
The film debuted onto Netflix on the 28th of March and has already risen to the number one spot for films with English in the world with 24.4 millions views according to Netflix’s Tudum.
A Rom-Com That’s Changing Lives
What’s most surprising to fans isn’t the romance, but also emotions.
A few viewers claim that the film has forced them to make life-altering choices, such as ending relationships with their spouses or resigning from jobs.
Sofia Carson revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly:
“Adam [Brooks] would call me after test screenings and say people told him, ‘I ended up breaking up with my boyfriend,’ or ‘I quit my job.’ That’s how deeply it resonated.”
She said that the tale connects people to their childhood selves, their confidence and hopes they might have abandoned.
Fans Are Sobbing on Social Media
The film has dominated Twitter and TikTok and viewers pouring out their emotions:
- “Everyone said it was the perfect romcom. But nobody ever predicted that I’d cry for 2 hours, thinking about my choices in life. The Life List is the heart of my soul .”
- “I know it’s just a romcom but The Life List has me sobbing & rethinking my whole life — but I guess that’s what art does.”
- “It made me realize the importance of never being too old to make changes and reorient your course. Life is messy, difficult yet beautiful. .”
Sofia Carson’s Personal Connection
Carson said the film has altered her too:
“I left that place to become a different Sofia that I believe that little Sofia could be very proud. I’ve been working on my own “life plan” and it’s been wonderful to watch a few of those dreams become reality.”
Should You Watch It?
If you like rom-coms which are more than mere fluffy — that inspire you to feel emotional, tearful and think and reflect the Life List is unmissable to watch.
But beware that it could make you reconsider your relationships and lifestyle choices.
At present streaming via Netflix.
