The In Between

The In Between is a 2022 paranormal romance centered on Tessa, a talented but emotionally guarded teenage photographer played by Joey King. After a devastating car crash changes her life, Tessa begins to believe that her boyfriend Skylar is trying to reach her from beyond death. As she struggles with grief, memory, and the feeling that something unfinished still connects them, the story blends first love, loss, and the hope of one last goodbye. Set against the backdrop of a bittersweet young romance, the film follows Tessa's journey as she tries to make sense of what happened, hold on to what mattered, and decide whether love can survive even in the space between life and death. (paramountpictures.com)

Critical and audience response to The In Between was mixed but generally sympathetic, especially toward Joey King's lead performance and the film's emotional premise. Rotten Tomatoes lists the movie at 64%, with an average score of 5.8/10, which points to a divided critical reception rather than a universal consensus. IMDb users rate it 5.9/10, suggesting a similarly moderate audience reaction. Some reviewers and viewer comments praised the chemistry between King and Kyle Allen and found the film moving or heartbreaking, while others felt the story leaned heavily on familiar teen-romance and supernatural-drama beats. In short, the movie seems to have connected most with viewers looking for a wistful, sentimental love story, while critics were more reserved about its originality and pacing. (en.wikipedia.org)