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My Fake Boyfriend

2022Movie1 h 40 minR

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Real love is hard to find.

A young man in a tricky situation follows the advice of his unconventional best friend and uses social media to create a fake boyfriend to keep his awful ex-lover out of his life. But everything backfires when he meets the real love of his life, and breaking up with his fake boyfriend proves hard to do.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Social Media
  • Fake Relationship
  • Situational Humor
  • Modern Dating
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Lighthearted
  • Feel-Good

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Rose Troche
Music by
Amanda Lo

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June 10, 2022 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
June 10, 2022
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
127 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream My Fake Boyfriend?"

Questions about My Fake Boyfriend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Fake Boyfriend?

In the United States, My Fake Boyfriend streams on Prime. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is My Fake Boyfriend worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Is My Fake Boyfriend good for date night?

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

Will My Fake Boyfriend make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).