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Girlfriend for Hire
Neighbors and college friends Marisa (Kirsten Price) and Jake (Rocco Reed) are complete opposites. His bedroom has a revolving door of lovers and Marisa prefers the quiet life with her boring, but predictable man. But Marisa and Jake find themselves at odds when he hires her to be his stand in girlfriend for his father's birthday party. But can opposites attract? Sometimes what you've been looking for has been right in front of you...
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Plot Summary
A driven and ambitious college student, Sarah, needs to impress a potential employer who values family above all else. In a desperate attempt to seem more desirable, she hires a struggling actor, Kevin, to pose as her boyfriend. As they spend more time together, their fake relationship starts to blur the lines between acting and reality, leading to humorous complications and unexpected feelings.
Critical Reception
Girlfriend for Hire was primarily released as a made-for-television movie and received a mixed reception. While some viewers found its romantic comedy tropes and lighthearted premise enjoyable, critics often pointed to its predictable plot and formulaic execution. It was generally seen as a harmless, albeit unoriginal, romantic escapade.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted and easy-to-watch romantic comedy premise.
Criticized for being formulaic and predictable in its plot development.
Found to be a generally pleasant, if uninspired, television movie.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by Larry Levinson Productions, known for a string of made-for-television movies, often in the romance and family genres.
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