<Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> $16.4 million </Td> </Tr> <P> Forever My Girl is a 2018 American romantic drama film written and directed by Bethany Ashton Wolf based on the novel by Heidi McLaughlin . It follows a country musician (Alex Roe) who sets out to win over the girl he left at the altar eight years before (Jessica Rothe). Abby Ryder Fortson, Travis Tritt, and John Benjamin Hickey also star . </P> <P> The film was released in the United States on January 19, 2018 . It received negative reviews from critics, who denounced the writing and chemistry between the actors, and compared it negatively to Nicholas Sparks films . However, audience reception was more positive, and the film was a modest box office success grossing $16 million on a $3.5 million budget . </P> <P> In Saint Augustine, Louisiana, Josie is left at the altar by her fiancé Liam . Eight years later, Liam is a successful country singer . The day after a concert in New Orleans, Liam learns that Mason, one of his groomsmen from the wedding, has been killed in a car accident . Liam returns to St. Augustine and attends Mason's funeral . Although Liam attempts to be discreet, Josie recognizes him . After Mason's burial, Josie approaches Liam and punches him in the stomach . </P>

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