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Perfect Romance

  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
746
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Perfect Romance (2004)
ComedyRomance

The mother of a young divorcee places an ad on her daughter's behalf on a lonely hearts internet website but the person who responds fits her own ideal of a suitable partner. The daughter is... Read allThe mother of a young divorcee places an ad on her daughter's behalf on a lonely hearts internet website but the person who responds fits her own ideal of a suitable partner. The daughter is still hung up on her musician ex-husband.The mother of a young divorcee places an ad on her daughter's behalf on a lonely hearts internet website but the person who responds fits her own ideal of a suitable partner. The daughter is still hung up on her musician ex-husband.

  • Director
    • Douglas Barr
  • Writer
    • Allison Burnett
  • Stars
    • Kathleen Quinlan
    • Lori Heuring
    • Henry Ian Cusick
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    746
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Douglas Barr
    • Writer
      • Allison Burnett
    • Stars
      • Kathleen Quinlan
      • Lori Heuring
      • Henry Ian Cusick
    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kathleen Quinlan
    Kathleen Quinlan
    • Tess Kelly
    Lori Heuring
    Lori Heuring
    • Jenny Kelly
    Henry Ian Cusick
    Henry Ian Cusick
    • Peter Campbell
    Michael Trucco
    Michael Trucco
    • Miles 'Boogie' Healey
    JR Bourne
    JR Bourne
    • Rick Meadows
    Nico McEown
    • Jesse Kelly
    Wanda Cannon
    Wanda Cannon
    • Marj
    Ona Grauer
    Ona Grauer
    • Peter's Girlfriend
    Adam J. Harrington
    Adam J. Harrington
    • Peter's Friend
    • (as Adam Harrington)
    Gina Holden
    Gina Holden
    • Nervous Student
    Agam Darshi
    Agam Darshi
    • Smitten Student
    Brandon Jay McLaren
    Brandon Jay McLaren
    • Rude Student
    Jen Halley
    • Sports Bar Woman
    • (as Jennifer Halley)
    Bruce Dawson
    Bruce Dawson
    • Herb Andrews
    Angela Moore
    Angela Moore
    • Staci
    Don Thompson
    Don Thompson
    • Gus
    Charles Baird
    • Lucky's emcee
    Dustin Milligan
    Dustin Milligan
    • Rapper
    • Director
      • Douglas Barr
    • Writer
      • Allison Burnett
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    User reviews11

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    amar-32380

    Poor script.

    I didn't enjoy most of it. Somehow it felt so cringy and the scenes that were supposed to make you laugh but didn't cause comedy is just 👎🏻. You can definetly predict lots of the events while watching and that kind a of annoying.

    What I liked anout the movie though:

    Now, the idea, or at least what I deduced/learned from watching this is that there is no bonderies (age) when it comes to loving someone, after all real love is loving someone for who they are and their essence (mind and soul and heart) so that was a good theme, even though *and yes I admit it* has always been sort of ageist when it comes to romantic relationship and it changed how I think about that.

    So, yeah that's that.
    8peas_n_okra

    Combination of Internet and romantic courtship

    Kathleen Quinlan makes the movie watchable. Her beauty hasn't faded, but has endured. She plays "Tess," the mother of "Jenny," who desperately needs a life after a tumultuous relationship. When Tess secretly decides to "meddle," she gets unexpected results. I admit it, I'm a sucker for romance and this was simple fare with a rewarding payoff. I'm not familiar with the other actors, but each seemed comfortable in their roles and very believable. The child actor was especially refreshing, as he was pivotal, yet not the center of attention very often. Altogether, "Perfect Romance" is a great way to spend a rainy, dreary night, because it will life your spirits and give you hope.
    10pvaslinda

    I loved this movie

    OK ,so I saw it for the first time about 2 weeks ago,but I have watched it at least 4 times since. What a romantic movie,if only real life was this good. I guess you can see how it is going just by watching the Peter character looking at Tess ,almost from the minute they meet. The fact that she knows the poetry,the sports,everything. The younger couple was interesting as well,I have seen many people blind to what is right in front of them,so it was nice how they resolved their storyline,but,alas,the movie belongs to Peter and Tess. They just do not make enough movies that have that age group(my age group) having any kind of love life,its like life ends at 30 in Hollywood.Too bad they are missing out. I can only hope that it comes out on DVD some day,I would definitely buy it,but for right now I will be happy to play my VHS copy.
    9suzie_wong62

    Perfect Romance.

    This is a realistic movie, set in the computer age we now find ourselves in, the whole online dating game....I loved all the characters, they were realistic and this is a great movie....I loved the relationship between the mother and the daughter, the whole story line and the family as a whole....it's very refreshing to see a movie that is based so closely on real life event's and I can only imagine how many times a mother has gone to those lengths to ensure her daughter's happiness, but being a mother myself, I can see that there is nothing more important than your children's happiness, even when they are all grown up....so it gives us all hope that there is a true love for us all, maybe even right under our noses, someone who is a friend, confidante, etc...The two main male roles went to great actor's and I just love Kathleen Quinlan....The ending was exactly as I hoped....I really recommend this movie to any and all romantics...
    6chriscma60

    Poor Casting

    While the bare bones of the story holds distinct promise, something holds it back. Except for the two leads, the majority of the cast lack any positive character. Its hard to put your finger on it, but they and the dialog seems mean spirited instead of charming. The central story has its appeal and the resolution is pleasing, but, not enough to raise the quality of the story that much. In the end, if you're in the mood of a romantic movie on a rainy day, you could do worse, and better.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      First television movie appearance for Greyston Holt.
    • Quotes

      Jenny Kelley: I need another favor.

      Miles Healey: You want me to be your maid of Honor?

    • Connections
      References The Bullwinkle Show (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      Why can't I?
      Written by Liz Phair, Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards and Scott Spock

      Performed by Liz Phair

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    • Release date
      • June 7, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Perfect Match
    • Filming locations
      • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alexander/Enright & Associates
      • Lucky Crow Films
      • Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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