Juliet, Naked is a romantic comedy-drama film released in 2018. Directed by Jesse Peretz, the movie is based on the novel of the same name by writer Nick Hornby. It features a talented cast, including Rose Byrne as Annie, Ethan Hawke as Tucker Crowe, and Chris O'Dowd as Duncan.
The movie revolves around Annie and Duncan, who have been in a long-term relationship for the last 15 years. Duncan is obsessed with Tucker Crowe, a legendary musician who vanished from the public eye 25 years ago, leaving behind a massive fan following. Duncan is particularly obsessed with Tucker's album, "Juliet," which he regards as a masterpiece.
One day, a demo recording of "Juliet" surfaces, revealing a stripped-down acoustic version of the album, with new lyrics and different instrumentation. Annie, who has always been skeptical of Duncan's obsession, shares her honest opinion of the new recording on an online forum, mocking Tucker's work.
To her surprise, Tucker himself responds to her comment, leading to an unexpected email correspondence and later, a meet-up in London. As Annie and Tucker grow closer, their relationship starts to question the choices they have made in their lives. Will Annie leave Duncan for Tucker? Will Tucker come out of hiding and pursue a music career again? These are some questions the movie explores.
Juliet, Naked is a touching portrayal of midlife crisis and finding love in unexpected places. The film highlights the power of music in people's lives and the transformative effect it can have on relationships and personal identities.