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Something Borrowed

"Something Borrowed" is a 2011 American romantic comedy film based on Emily Giffin's 2005 novel of the same name.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Something Borrowed is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Luke Greenfield. It is based on Emily Giffin's 2005 novel of the same name. The film stars Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski, and was released on May 6, 2011.

Premise

The film follows Rachel, a lawyer whose long-standing feelings for Dex become complicated when Dex is engaged to her best friend Darcy. The story explores loyalty, friendship, and romantic conflict.

Cast and characters

Ginnifer Goodwin plays Rachel, Kate Hudson plays Darcy, Colin Egglesfield plays Dex, and John Krasinski plays Ethan. The supporting cast includes Steve Howey and Ashley Williams.

Production and release

Something Borrowed was directed by Luke Greenfield and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It premiered theatrically in the United States on May 6, 2011, with a runtime of 112 minutes.

Reception

Critical response was largely negative, and the film performed poorly relative to its production budget. Reported box office totals vary by source, but the film was not a commercial success.

Key facts

  • Something Borrowed is a 2011 American romantic comedy based on Emily Giffin's 2005 novel.
  • The film centres on Rachel, who becomes involved with her best friend Darcy's fiancé, Dex.
  • The cast includes Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski.
  • Warner Bros. Pictures distributed the film, which was released on May 6, 2011.
  • The film was a box-office flop and received generally unfavorable reviews.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed in Canada through the same English-language North American commercial market as in the United States, and it is available on major streaming and digital platforms accessible to Canadian viewers.[2][7]

Frequently asked questions

What is Something Borrowed?
It is a 2011 American romantic comedy film based on Emily Giffin's novel of the same name.
Who directed Something Borrowed?
Luke Greenfield directed the film.
Who stars in Something Borrowed?
The main cast includes Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski.
What is the film about?
It follows Rachel, who falls for her best friend Darcy's fiancé, creating a conflict between friendship and love.
When was Something Borrowed released?
It was released in theatres on May 6, 2011.
Was Something Borrowed successful at the box office?
No. Sources describe it as a box-office flop and note that it received unfavourable reviews.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_Borrowed_(film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, release date, source novel, and box office/reception.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70167066
    Supports: Film synopsis, genre, and cast.
  3. Google Play — https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Something_Borrowed_2011?id=1JVHsH_X9K8&hl=en_AU
    Supports: Plot summary and character details.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/something_borrowed_2011
    Supports: Director, genre, release date, runtime, rating, and box office in U.S.
  5. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/ie/movie/something-borrowed/umc.cmc.7eclspm3cc2k34qiqaiod7zgv
    Supports: Synopsis, cast, runtime, and adaptation from Emily Giffin's novel.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0491152/faq/
    Supports: Confirmation that the film is based on Emily Giffin's 2005 novel.