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Two high school enemies, uber-jock Harry and out-and-proud Sam, are forced to share a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friend's engagement party on Valentine's Day. Things take a turn when Sam learns Harry has come out.
The film follows Sam and Harry, two very different gay men who, despite hating each other in college, are forced to reconnect for a road trip home for a wedding. Over the course of the journey, they navigate their complicated past, their evolving feelings, and the realities of modern dating. It's a story about finding love in unexpected places and the evolution of relationships.
The Thing About Harry received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its authentic portrayal of a modern gay relationship and its witty dialogue. Audiences also responded well to the chemistry between the leads and the film's heartwarming narrative.
Praised for its authentic and relatable depiction of a gay romance.
Appreciated for its charming chemistry between the lead actors.
Seen as a lighthearted and feel-good romantic comedy.
Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, highlighting its positive representation of LGBTQ+ characters and relationships, and its humor. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but overall it was seen as an enjoyable and sweet romantic comedy.
The film was one of the first original movies produced for the streaming service Freeform.
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Don't come into this looking for stellar production values or a revelatory tale. 'The Thing About Harry's' strong suit is the dynamo chemistry between its two leads, who breathe life into otherwise uninhabited characters. It's a film for th...