Permission

Permission is a 2017 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Brian Crano. The film stars Rebecca Hall as a woman on the brink of a marriage proposal from her boyfriend (Dan Stevens), but is impeded by the suggestion of her brother (David Joseph Craig) and his life partner (Morgan Spector) to "test date" other men before she ultimately settles down. Meanwhile, the film also follows the relationship of the gay couple as they decide whether or not to become parents. Cast Rebecca Hall as Anna, Hale's sister and Will's girlfriend Dan Stevens as Will, Anna's boyfriend and Reece's co-worker David Joseph Craig as Hale, Anna's brother and Reece's boyfriend Morgan Spector as Reece, Hale's boyfriend and Will's co-worker Gina Gershon as Lydia Jason Sudeikis as Glenn Bridget Everett as Charlie François Arnaud as Dane Raúl Castillo as Heron Sarah Steele as Stevie Michelle Hurst as Dr. Bennett Release Permission acquired international distribution rights from London-based Film Constellation. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival to positive reviews. Good Deed Entertainment acquired the U.S. distribution rights. The film was released in the United States on February 9, 2018.