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My Fake Boyfriend

2022·Movie
1h 40min·R
68
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

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.
Romantic ComedyLGBTQ+ RomanceSocial MediaFake RelationshipSituational HumorModern DatingComing-of-AgeLightheartedFeel-Good

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream My Fake Boyfriend legally?

My Fake Boyfriend is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Fake Boyfriend worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Fake Boyfriend rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is My Fake Boyfriend?

1 h 40 min

My Fake Boyfriend runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Fake Boyfriend?

Critics80
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate My Fake Boyfriend higher (80) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is My Fake Boyfriend in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch My Fake Boyfriend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Fake Boyfriend in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.