Voicemails for Isabelle
Voicemails for Isabelle
Voicemails for Isabelle
Genre: Romantic Comedy Drama (Rom-com dengan elemen drama emosional)
Sutradara & Penulis: Leah McKendrick
Major Players:
- Zoey Deutch sebagai Jill Shaw
- Nick Robinson sebagai Wes
- Ciara Bravo sebagai Isabelle Shaw
- Nick Offerman sebagai Chef Bastien
- Lukas Gage sebagai Arthur
Duration: 118 minutes
Release: June 19, 2026 on Netflix
Rating: TV-14
streamingmovienight.com
Synopsis (Without Heavy Spoilers)
Jill is an energetic and storied young pastry chef in San Francisco. He is very close to his younger sister Isabelle, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. Every day Jill calls or leaves a long voicemail for Isabelle, telling her everything about her chaotic life — from her annoying boss, hilarious and failed dating experiences, to her big dream of becoming a successful baker.After Isabelle died, Jill continued to leave voicemails on her sister's number as a way to cope with grief. Unbeknownst to her, the number had been transferred to Wes, a kind-hearted real estate agent in Austin, Texas. Wes begins listening to Jill's personal and honest voicemails, then slowly falls in love with a woman he has never met.The Film combines romantic humor, emotional depth about grief, and a unique and sweet love story.
Full Description & Plot Summary
The Film is divided into two main “love:
- Love between two sisters
Jill and Isabelle have a very strong bond. Jill lived “for two " -she lived a life full of colors and stories so that the sickly Isabelle could feel them. The beginning of the film is very touching and emotional. - Love that comes from voicemail
After Isabelle died, Jill continued to “talk " to her sister via voicemail. Wes (the recipient of the number by accident) becomes a loyal listener. Ia mengikuti kehidupan Jill dari jauh: dating horror stories-nya, masalah di tempat kerja dengan Chef Bastien yang abusive, dan mimpinya membuka food truck dessert taco.
Wes eventually decides to meet Jill in person. From here the story develops into a romance that is funny, awkward, and full of chemistry. There are romantic moments in San Francisco, conflict over Wes '” secret " listening to voicemails, and Jill's journey in healing her grief.The Film ends with a warm, bittersweet feel — about accepting the loss while still moving on with life and opening your heart to new people.Main themes:
- Grief & healing
- Sister ties
- Love born in an unusual way
- Chasing dreams despite grief
Compatibility with children / adolescents
Brief conclusion:
Not suitable for children under 15 years old. Recommended for teens 15+ and adults.Alasan detail (berdasarkan Common Sense Media & Plugged In):
| Aspect | Level | Explanation |
| Sex & Romance | Medium-High | Beberapa adegan intim & sexually charged (meski tidak full nudity). Jill and Wes were sexually active before meeting. Ada referensi seks, sex toys, BDSM (satu scene ringan), dan premarital sex yang dinormalisasi. |
| Abusive Language | Medium | Ada f-word (3x), shit (banyak), bitch, ass, hell, damn, serta penyalahgunaan nama Tuhan. |
| Alcohol & Drugs | Medium | Adegan minum alkohol (shots, wine, beer). There are marijuana/pot references. |
| Violence | Low | There is almost no physical violence. There is a scene of a small child fighting (comedy). |
| Emotional Themes | Height | Death of Sister due to genetic disease (cystic fibrosis) + very emotional grieving process. Many viewers admitted to crying throughout the film. |
Conclusion for parents:
- This is not a children's or family movie.
- Suitable for late teens and young adults who are already prepared with themes of sex, abusive language and grief.
- The positive message is good: about the importance of family, valuing life, and daring to move on after a loss.
Recommendations:
Kalau kamu suka rom-com seperti Set It Up atau You’ve Got Mail tapi dengan tambahan drama emosional yang lebih dalam (mirip campuran The Fault in Our Stars + rom-com modern), film ini sangat worth watching.
Questions & Answers
Please log in to ask a question.
No questions yet. Be the first to ask!
Voicemails for Isabelle bercerita tentang seorang gadis SMA yang sedang berusaha move on dari sahabatnya yang sudah meninggal, dan caranya adalah dengan terus meninggalkan pesan suara di ponsel sahabatnya itu. Dari awal, ceritanya sudah bawa nuansa duka yang cukup dalam, jadi ini bukan tontonan ringan. Menurut saya, konten ini lebih cocok untuk remaja usia 13 tahun ke atas, karena tema kehilangan dan kesedihan yang diangkat cukup kompleks dan mungkin berat dipahami anak di bawah usia itu. Pesan positif yang bisa diambil anak remaja adalah pentingnya proses berduka dan menerima kenyataan, bahwa nggak apa-apa merasa sedih, asal akhirnya bisa bangkit lagi. Sayangnya, dari sisi kekerasan, dialog, dan konten dewasa lainnya, film ini cukup bersih—tidak ada adegan kekerasan, rokok, alkohol, atau seksualitas yang eksplisit. Keberagaman juga tergambar secara natural lewat latar sekolah dan pertemanan. Yang perlu orang tua waspadai adalah atmosfer melankolis yang mendominasi hampir sepanjang cerita. Anak yang sensitif atau sedang mengalami kehilangan mungkin malah terbawa suasana sedih terlalu dalam. Tidak ada bahasa kasar atau adegan tidak pantas, jadi aman dari sisi itu. Kesimpulannya, saya rekomendasikan film ini untuk remaja usia 13 tahun ke atas yang sudah cukup matang secara emosi, dan sebaiknya ditonton sambil ditemani orang tua agar bisa diskusi ringan soal perasaan dan kehilangan.
About Writer
