It Ends with Us is a 2016 romance novel by Colleen Hoover that explores the complex and difficult topic of domestic abuse. The story follows Lily Bloom, a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to start a new life in Boston and open her own flower shop.

Lily meets and falls in love with Ryle Kincaid, a charming neurosurgeon, but begins to see concerning behaviors in him that remind her of her abusive father. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan, unexpectedly reenters her life, it further complicates her relationship with Ryle. Lily must ultimately make a difficult choice about her future and break the cycle of abuse for the sake of her daughter. The novel was praised for its compassionate and honest portrayal of the challenges faced by survivors of domestic violence

Releases: It Ends with Us

Releases August 9, 2024

Director: It Ends with Us

Justin Baldoni

Writers: It Ends with Us

Christy Hall

Colleen Hoover

Stars: It Ends with Us

Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni

Jenny Slate

It Ends with Us Cast

The main cast for the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel It Ends with Us includes:Lead Roles

  • Blake Lively as Lily Bloom
  • Justin Baldoni as Ryle Kincaid
  • Brandon Sklenar as Atlas Corrigan

Supporting Roles

  • Jenny Slate as Allysa, Ryle’s sister
  • Hasan Minhaj as Marshall, Allysa’s husband
  • Amy Morton as Jenny

Younger Versions

  • Isabela Ferrer as young Lily Bloom
  • Alex Neustaedter as young Atlas Corrigan

The film is directed by Justin Baldoni, who is also playing the role of Ryle Kincaid. Christy Hall adapted the screenplay from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel

public review

Common Sense Media Review

  • Rating: Not Rated (NR)
  • Release Date: August 9, 2024
  • Cast: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate, Brandon Sklenar
  • Director: Justin Baldoni
  • Genre: Romance
  • Topics: Book Characters
  • Inclusion Information: Female actors, Female writers
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Releasing

The review notes that the movie likely explores mature themes, including domestic violence, and advises parents to be aware of these themes before taking their children to see the film.