---
title: "The Vow"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-vow-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72570
imdb_id: "tt1606389"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 4283
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Vow (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-vow-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film tells the story of a young married couple. Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are happy. A car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, and other significant events. Her memories of the previous years are gone, causing complications in her relationships. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage. The story revolves around the challenges they face due to Paige's memory loss. Leo's efforts to regain her love and rebuild their life together are a central part of the narrative. The film explores the impact of Paige's memory loss on her relationships and her life with Leo. Paige's lost memories include her relationship with her parents and the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A car accident erases a young wife's memories of her husband."

### Why Watch
- features a story about a husband trying to win his wife's heart again
- explores the complications of memory loss in a relationship

### Caveats & Content Note
- the main character loses five years of memories
- features complicated family and ex-fiance relationships
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dramatic themes involving a life-threatening coma and memory loss resulting from a car accident.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, dramatic, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Sucsy
- **Networks / Studios**: Spyglass Entertainment, Screen Gems, Birnbaum/Barber Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rachel McAdams** as *Paige Collins*
- **Channing Tatum** as *Leo Collins*
- **Sam Neill** as *Bill Thornton*
- **Scott Speedman** as *Jeremy*
- **Jessica Lange** as *Rita Thornton*
- **Tatiana Maslany** as *Lily*
- **Lucas Bryant** as *Kyle*
- **Kristina Pesic** as *Lizbet*
- **Dillon Casey** as *Ryan*
- **Wendy Crewson** as *Dr. Fishman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of The Vow?
The Vow was released in 2012.

### Q: Who are the main married couple in the film?
The main married couple consists of Paige and Leo.

### Q: What event causes Paige's memory loss?
A car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma and causes her to lose the previous five years of memories.

### Q: What does Leo endeavor to do after the accident?
Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.

### Q: What memories does Paige lose?
Paige loses the previous five years of memories, including her wedding, her relationship with Leo, her relationship with her parents, and the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance.

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