Husband for Hire
Husband for Hire

Husband for Hire

2008Movie91 minEnglish

A Latina woman must find a suitable Latino man or risk losing her inheritance. In desperation she hires a man from a group of immigrant laborers, but he turns out to be Caucasian. She must turn him into a convincing suitor while fending off her sister's machinations, her father's suspicions, and the man's girlfriend. Amidst it all, they start falling for each other.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Director: Carlos BrooksGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A single career woman in her late 30s decides she wants a baby but doesn't want to get married. She concocts a plan to hire a man to father her child and then have him sign over all parental rights. She finds a potential candidate, but complications arise when they start to develop feelings for each other.

Critical Reception

Husband for Hire was primarily a television film that garnered a mixed to positive reception, generally viewed as a lighthearted romantic comedy with a predictable but enjoyable premise. It was noted for its charm and humor, appealing to its target audience looking for a feel-good movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sweet and humorous take on modern relationships.
  • Considered a charming and lighthearted romantic comedy.
  • Some found the plot predictable but ultimately satisfying.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed as a project for the independent film circuit before being adapted for television.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review