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An Unexpected Love

2003·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–66%

Where to watch

Lifetime Movie ClubTubi TV

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An Unexpected Love fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

She's always been someone's mother, wife, and daughter. Today Kate Meyer has decided to be herself.

An unhappily married housewife and mother of two children seperates from her husband and gets a new job where she develops a mutual attraction to her female boss.
Lesbian RomanceRelationship DramaWorkplace RomanceEmotional StorytellingCharacter-DrivenRealistic SettingFemale ProtagonistSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Rose, Debra Herst, Portia Tickell
Written by:
Lee Rose
Produced by:
Lee Rose, Rose Lam, Sid Kozak
Composed by:
Lori Slomka, Robert Edmondson, Velton Ray Bunch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about An Unexpected Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream An Unexpected Love legally?

Lifetime Movie ClubTubi TV

An Unexpected Love is included with a subscription to Lifetime Movie Club in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An Unexpected Love worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An Unexpected Love rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is An Unexpected Love?

1 h 30 min

An Unexpected Love runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is An Unexpected Love in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch An Unexpected Love?

23CIDZEGGBGGGHGQIEKELYMAMUMZNE+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Unexpected Love in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.