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False Pretenses

2004·Movie
1h 26min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

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About

Falling victim to a glib con artist named Michael (Stewart Bick), Texas housewife Diane (Peta Wilson) loses all her money, a disaster that drives her husband Randal (Anthony Lemke) to suicide. Unable to get justice through the official channels, Diane mounts her own plan of revenge. This involves assuming a new identity, trading in her blonde tresses for a redheaded "do", moving to a small town, and systematically seducing the man who ruined her life. One of six "no frills" TV movies produced in Canada for the Lifetime cable network at a flat cost of 2 million each,
Revenge ThrillerIdentity ShiftPsychological ManipulationDeceptionLifetime MovieJustice QuestSeduction PlotCon ArtistEmotional DramaSuspenseful Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream False Pretenses legally?

False Pretenses is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is False Pretenses worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is False Pretenses rated?

ViolenceSexual contentSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and suicide themes.

How long is False Pretenses?

1 h 26 min

False Pretenses runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is False Pretenses in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch False Pretenses?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for False Pretenses in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.