Beach Read: Book vs. Movie

Yulin Kuang's forthcoming film Beach Read adapts Emily Henry's book. Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger play rival authors who exchange genres during a summer writing challenge.

ComingIn theaters May 7, 2027

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About the book and the movie
Book
Beach Read cover
Author
Emily Henry
Year
2020
Pages
400Buy book
Audiobook length
10 hr 13 minGet audiobook
Narrator
Julia Whelan

Romance writer January Andrews and literary author Gus Everett are spending the summer in neighboring beach houses, both unable to finish a book. They agree to exchange genres and teach each other how they work. As January confronts painful discoveries about her father, their writing experiment becomes increasingly personal.

Movie
Beach Read poster
Director
Yulin Kuang
Year
2027
Cast
Phoebe Dynevor, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Andie MacDowell, Kevin Bacon
Genre
romantic comedy film
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January, a romance writer, and her college rival Gus agree to exchange genres for the summer. She will attempt literary fiction; he will write a happy ending. Their experiment brings them closer as they reconsider what they believe about love.

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