She Came to Me is a 2023 American romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Rebecca Miller. The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2023, before opening in US theaters on October 6, 2023 via Vertical Entertainment. It follows Steven Lauddem, a blocked opera composer who, at the urging of his therapist-turned-wife Patricia, sets out in search of inspiration — and finds far more than he bargained for after meeting tugboat captain Katrina.
Quick Facts
| Title | She Came to Me (2023) |
| Type | Movie (Romantic Comedy-Drama) |
| Release Date | October 6, 2023 (US); premiered February 16, 2023 (Berlinale) |
| Writer/Director | Rebecca Miller |
| Composer | Bryce Dessner |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance |
| Where to Watch | Prime Video, Hulu, Roku Channel, YouTube, Kanopy |
Score & Composer
The original score is composed by Bryce Dessner, an American composer and guitarist best known as a member of the rock band The National. Dessner has also scored films including The Revenant (with Alva Noto) and C’mon C’mon, and his cue titles for She Came to Me directly track the film’s opera-within-a-movie conceit — several tracks are literally labeled as movements of Steven’s in-progress opera (“Alien Opera,” “Tugboat Opera”).
Every Song (by Scene)
| No. | Cue Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hero |
| 2 | Patricia’s Rendezvous |
| 3 | Alien Opera (Hurry, Hurry) |
| 4 | Tugboat Opera (She Came to Me) |
| 5 | Patricia at the Convent |
| 6 | Trey’s Plans |
| 7 | Julian and Tereza |
| 8 | I Love Cleaning |
| 9 | Falling (Night on the Tug) |
| 10 | Breakthrough |
| 11 | Falling (Tension) |
| 12 | Grew Up on This Tug |
| 13 | Stoking the Fire |
| 14 | Trey’s Demands |
| 15 | Rising Strings (we just have to keep reminding each other) |
| 16 | Get Lost Steven |
| 17 | Panic Mirror |
| 18 | Escape |
| 19 | I Love Cleaning (Solo Piano) |
| 20 | Falling (Pizzicato) |
| 21 | Addicted to Romance – Bruce Springsteen |
Several cue titles reference characters by name — Trey (Brian d’Arcy James), Julian and Tereza (Evan Ellison and Harlow Jane) — consistent with Dessner’s score following each character’s arc. The soundtrack can be streamed on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Where to Stream
She Came to Me is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu (with a subscription), free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube, and free on Kanopy through participating libraries. It can also be rented or purchased digitally on Amazon Video, the Apple TV Store, and Fandango at Home.
Cast
- Peter Dinklage as Steven Lauddem, an opera composer with writer’s block
- Anne Hathaway as Patricia Jessup-Lauddem, Steven’s wife and former therapist
- Marisa Tomei as Katrina Trento, a tugboat captain who inspires Steven
- Evan Ellison as Julian Jessup, Patricia’s son
- Harlow Jane as Tereza Szyskowski, Julian’s love interest
- Joanna Kulig as Magdalena Szyskowski, Tereza’s mother
- Brian d’Arcy James as Trey Ruffa, Magdalena’s fiancé
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the She Came to Me score?
Bryce Dessner, a member of the rock band The National, composed the original score.
Who stars in She Came to Me?
The film stars Peter Dinklage, Anne Hathaway, Marisa Tomei, Evan Ellison, Harlow Jane, Joanna Kulig and Brian d’Arcy James.
When was She Came to Me released?
It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2023, and opened in US theaters on October 6, 2023 via Vertical Entertainment.
Where can I stream She Came to Me?
It’s available on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu with a subscription, free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube, and free on Kanopy, plus digital rental or purchase on Amazon and Apple TV.
Who wrote and directed She Came to Me?
Rebecca Miller both wrote and directed the film.
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