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Betting on the Bride

  • TV Movie
  • 2017
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
1.5K
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Peter Mooney and Karissa Lee Staples in Betting on the Bride (2017)
Romance

A womanizer bets that he can get someone to accept his marriage proposal after just 30 days of dating. What he doesn't know is that the woman he targets has serious commitment issues.A womanizer bets that he can get someone to accept his marriage proposal after just 30 days of dating. What he doesn't know is that the woman he targets has serious commitment issues.A womanizer bets that he can get someone to accept his marriage proposal after just 30 days of dating. What he doesn't know is that the woman he targets has serious commitment issues.

  • Director
    • Marita Grabiak
  • Writer
    • Barbara Kymlicka
  • Stars
    • Karissa Lee Staples
    • Peter Mooney
    • Cindy Busby
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marita Grabiak
    • Writer
      • Barbara Kymlicka
    • Stars
      • Karissa Lee Staples
      • Peter Mooney
      • Cindy Busby
    • 31User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Karissa Lee Staples
    Karissa Lee Staples
    • Melanie Banning
    Peter Mooney
    Peter Mooney
    • Damon Hadley
    Cindy Busby
    Cindy Busby
    • Julie Banning
    Woody Jeffreys
    Woody Jeffreys
    • Will Peters
    Kim Delaney
    Kim Delaney
    • Anna Banning
    Ron Kologie
    Ron Kologie
    • Gord Banning
    Steve Baran
    Steve Baran
    • Robert
    Andy Thompson
    Andy Thompson
    • Fred
    Jesse Reid
    Jesse Reid
    • Vince
    Lia Frankland
    Lia Frankland
    • Avery
    Laura Mac
    Laura Mac
    • Emma
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    Chris Shields
    Chris Shields
    • Reverend Macey
    Chris Cope
    Chris Cope
    • Justin
    Jeff Gladstone
    Jeff Gladstone
    • Darren
    • Director
      • Marita Grabiak
    • Writer
      • Barbara Kymlicka
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    1SouthernDeltaDawn

    Bad Ripoff, Lazy Writer

    Like the others, I immediately recognized this as a ripoff of "A Bride For Christmas" a 2012 Hallmark movie. I checked and it's the same writer. How very lazy do you have to be to change the names, switch poker for bowling, nutrition for interior design, and scouts for the dog rescue? That's it, the rest of the script is the same. Skip this one and watch the original which is better. Personally, I'll be suspect of anything Barbara Kymlicka writes again and so should those who hire her.
    7larkdeb

    Simple, sweet, made-for-tv movie.

    Likeable characters, believeable acting, and a story line that was not overly dramatic or ridiculous. A pleasant hour-and-a-half spent; at the end of which, I was smiling and satisfied. I loved the fact that the sister character was not the stereotypical rom-com "best-friend." She was every bit as pretty and likeable as the main character (Mel).
    1kennedybutler-67235

    SCAM

    This is a COMPLETE copy, down to the lines of movie. The original move was A Bride For Christmas and it had better actors...
    3linaljp

    Recycling

    Lifetime recycling Hallmark's scripts from movies they released in 2012. About 50% of the dialog is word for word from "A bride for christmas". Too bad, it's a good cast, which could have been good with a original script. Still needs mentioning until change happens, it's lacking in diversity, both ethnicity and sexual orientation. In "A bride for christmas" at least the sister was gay.
    4bigskydolphin

    It's a copy of A Bride For Christmas.

    Like almost an exact copy. Some of the script is exactly the same. The plot is almost exactly the same. I actually watched this one first and would've rated it maybe a 7, since I like cheesy Hallmark-type movies. But then I started watching A Bride For Christmas and I got really confused as to why they were the same. The other one was made first. Why was this movie even made at all? I understand using the same plot point of a bet but seriously, some of the lines are exactly the same. I don't understand.

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    • Trivia
      This is the same plot as "A Bride for Christmas" by the same author.
    • Quotes

      Damon Hadley: I'm so sorry, Mrs.Banning. I should never have placed that bet. Once I got to know Mel, I was... I was embarrassed. It was selfish.

      Anna Banning: Maybe. Let me ask you this. Without placing it, would you have met Melanie?

      Damon Hadley: No, probably not.

      Anna Banning: Then it was meant to be. That night you came over, I know Melanie insisted it was not a date; but I know my daughter. Mel loves you... so bet or no bet, I can see that you love her.

      Damon Hadley: I do. I do love her.

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    • Release date
      • September 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bahislik Gelin
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Annuit Coeptis Entertainment II
      • Johnson Production Group
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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
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