Comedy, Romance, TV Movie
Thirty-something Hillary Burns has spent her life trying to get the approval of her parents, in the shadow of her more successfully-attached siblings. So when Hillary's fiance, workaholic lawyer Jason King, dumps her because she isn't willing to relocate for his potential promotion, she panics because she had been promising to bring him home to meet her expectant family, whom she does not want to let down! As a last-minute idea, her best friend Sophie convinces her to actually hire someone to "play the role" of Jason for her return home on Thanksgiving.. leading to an interesting combination of sparks & revelations for all involved.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Brazil
Open Hearts
Stalag 17
Edward Scissorhands
Breakfast at Tiffany's
About a Boy
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Love Actually
Deck the Heart
Jul i storbyen
Christmas Inheritance
The Apartment
Meet Joe Black
Bollywood/Hollywood
VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas
A Very Corgi Christmas
A Christmas Dance Reunion
That Joyous Eve...
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
A Christmas Tale
SIMILAR MOVIES
Brazil
IMDB 7.7 | Feb , 1985
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle, he meets the woman from his daydream, and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.Open Hearts
IMDB 7 | Sep , 2002
Cecilie and Joachim are about to get married when a freak car accident leaves Joachim disabled, throwing their lives into a spin. The driver of the other car, Marie, and her family don’t get off lightly, either. Her husband Niels works in the hospital where he meets Cecilie and falls madly in love with her.Stalag 17
IMDB 7.7 | May , 1953
It's a dreary Christmas 1944 for the American POWs in Stalag 17 and the men in Barracks 4, all sergeants, have to deal with a grave problem—there seems to be a security leak.Edward Scissorhands
IMDB 7.7 | Dec , 1990
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.Breakfast at Tiffany's
IMDB 7.6 | Oct , 1961
Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.About a Boy
IMDB 6.7 | Apr , 2002
Will Freeman is a good-looking, smooth-talking bachelor whose primary goal in life is avoiding any kind of responsibility. But when he invents an imaginary son in order to meet attractive single moms, Will gets a hilarious lesson about life from a bright, but hopelessly geeky 12-year-old named Marcus. Now, as Will struggles to teach Marcus the art of being cool, Marcus teaches Will that you're never too old to grow up.Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
IMDB 7.5 | Jun , 1971
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.Love Actually
IMDB 7.1 | Sep , 2003
Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.Deck the Heart
IMDB 4.8 | Jul , 2021
When a workaholic EVP inherits a manor and is expected to host a Christmas dinner for his family, he resorts to hiring an event planner, as he has no time or Christmas spirit. With her help, he will learn to love Christmas again.Jul i storbyen
IMDB 0 | Dec , 1990
Christmas Inheritance
IMDB 6.3 | Dec , 2017
To inherit her father's company, socialite Ellen must first visit his small hometown, where she learns the value of hard work and helping others.The Apartment
IMDB 8.2 | Jun , 1960
Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.Meet Joe Black
IMDB 7.4 | Nov , 1998
Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan?Bollywood/Hollywood
IMDB 5.6 | Oct , 2002
Rahul Seth is a dashing young millionaire who believes he is "western" enough to rebel against his mother and grandmother. They are not too keen about his Caucasian girlfriend Kimberly who, to make matters worse, is a pop star. Before you can say "karmic intervention," Kimberly dies in a freak accident and Rahul is devastated. Instead of allowing him to mourn in peace, Rahul's mother sees the opportunity she's been waiting for. She threatens to call off his sister's wedding unless he finds himself a "nice Indian girl." Rahul enlists the services of Sue, a fiercely independent escort whom he believes to be Hispanic, and therefore not "married" to the conventions taught to young Indian women. With a wink in her eye, Sue accepts the deal to pose as his Indian bride-to-be. She needs the money and having never been a fan of the typical Indian male, she feels her heart is safe. The charade begins....VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas
IMDB 4.7 | Oct , 2002
It's 1880's London, and Cavis Appythart and Millward Phelps (Bob and Larry) are putting the finishing touches on their first Christmas musical, "The Princess and the Plumber." Filled with spectacle and more electric lights than London has ever seen, Cavis is convinced his impressive show will "teach London to love!" Unfortunately, a church Christmas pageant staged by Little Edmund Gilbert (Junior Asparagus) is opening the same night, right down the street, and features the "Star of Christmas"– A priceless artifact that hasn't been seen in 80 years. Just how far will Cavis go to make sure his show opens on top? Find out in this hilarious, action-packed adventure which teaches that it's the true story of God's love that shows us how to love one another– at Christmas time and throughout the year!A Very Corgi Christmas
IMDB 6.5 | Nov , 2019
All Lauren Bradley, a single mom and confirmed workaholic, wants this holiday is a much deserved break. Those hopes are dashed when she runs into fellow single dad Ben who enlists her help in taking care of a cute and cuddly christmas present he plans to give his daughter. Through all the chaos and calls from work, Lauren just might get the best gift of all, the holiday spirit.A Christmas Dance Reunion
IMDB 6 | Dec , 2021
Lucy Mortimer, a successful attorney who returns with her mum to their old Christmas getaway - the Winterleigh Resort - which is on the brink of closing down for good. Much to her surprise, Lucy is reunited with her childhood Christmas dance partner Barrett Brewster and the pair give the resort a new lease of life as the passion between them heats up.That Joyous Eve...
IMDB 5.5 | Oct , 1960
The story of three torn apart families on the verge of Sinterklaasavond, the Dutch equivalent of Christmas Eve.How the Grinch Stole Christmas
IMDB 6.8 | Nov , 2000
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...A Christmas Tale
IMDB 6.8 | May , 2008
When their regal matriarch falls ill, the troubled Vuillard family come together for a hesitant Christmastime reunion. Among them is rebellious ne'er-do-well Henri and the uptight Elizabeth. Together under the same roof for the first time in many years, their intricate, long denied resentments and yearnings emerge again.