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Husband for Hire

2008Movie1 h 31 min

ComedyTV Movie
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–49%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Latina Culture
  • Class Differences
  • Cultural Identity
  • Fish-out-of-Water
  • Social Commentary
  • Heartwarming
  • Multicultural
  • Relationship Dynamics

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Kris Isacsson
Written by
Kris Isacsson
Produced by
Susan Kirr
Music by
David Derby, Michael Kotch

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 24, 2008 · 1 h 31 min · Comedy, TV Movie, Romance

Released
January 24, 2008
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie, Romance
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Husband for Hire?"

Questions about Husband for Hire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Husband for Hire worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Husband for Hire good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Husband for Hire make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).