False Pretenses

2004·Movie
1h 26min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–18%

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False Pretenses fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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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 ThrillerSmall Town SettingFemale ProtagonistPsychological DramaSecret IdentitySeductionCanadian ProductionBetrayal

Crew

Directed by:
Jason Hreno
Written by:
Tom Swale
Produced by:
Justin Bodle, Anne Carlucci, Jean Bureau
Composed by:
James Gelfand, Michel B. Bordeleau, Natalie Fleurant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about False Pretenses

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Where can I stream False Pretenses legally?

The RokuHooplaTubi TV

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?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is False Pretenses rated?

Sexual contentSuicide themes

Content advisories: 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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