“The Layover” is a 2017 comedy film directed by William H. Macy, starring Alexandra Daddario and Kate Upton. Please note that the following response contains spoilers for the ending of the movie.
In “The Layover,” two best friends, Kate (Alexandra Daddario) and Meg (Kate Upton), find themselves on a layover in St. Louis due to a hurricane disrupting their flight plans. The story takes a comedic turn when both women become romantically interested in the same man, Ryan (Matt Barr), who they meet during their layover.
As the film progresses, the rivalry between Kate and Meg intensifies as they both attempt to win Ryan’s affections. The comedic situations and misunderstandings continue until the climax of the movie.
In the end, the two friends realize the absurdity of their competition and the toll it has taken on their friendship. Instead of pursuing a romantic relationship with Ryan, they decide to prioritize their friendship and mutual support. The film concludes with Kate and Meg reaffirming their bond as friends and deciding to move forward with their lives, having learned valuable lessons about priorities and relationships.
“The Layover” is primarily a comedy with a focus on the humorous and exaggerated situations that arise during the layover in St. Louis. The ending reflects the theme of friendship prevailing over romantic pursuits, offering a resolution to the comedic rivalry between the two lead characters.