Hire A Man
Hire A Man

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Hire A Man

2016
Movie
100 min
English

Determined not to be outshone by her younger sister's engagement, a woman hires a man to pose as her fiance during a family vacation.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Da'Varis "DeVon" WilliamsGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Cynical and commitment-phobic Jermaine Vance doesn't believe in love, so he decides to "hire" a man to pose as his boyfriend to make his ex jealous. However, his plan backfires spectacularly when he starts to develop genuine feelings for the man he hired, leading to a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of love, honesty, and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

While "Hire A Man" was primarily targeted towards a specific audience and gained traction through platforms like TV One, critical reviews were generally mixed to positive, often praising its humor and the chemistry between its leads, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted approach to modern dating dilemmas.

  • The chemistry between the lead actors was a common highlight.

  • Some viewers found the storyline to be a bit formulaic.

Google audience: Audience reception for "Hire A Man" generally leaned positive, with viewers often enjoying the comedic elements and the romantic storyline. Many found it to be an entertaining and feel-good movie suitable for a casual watch.

Fun Fact

Keshia Knight Pulliam, who plays the lead role of Jameka, is widely recognized for her childhood role as Rudy Huxtable on "The Cosby Show."

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