Love Hard(2021)
“A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love.”
Overview
An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for Christmas, only to discover that she's been catfished. But the object of her affection actually lives in the same town, and the guy who duped her offers to set them up if she pretends to be his own girlfriend for the holidays.
Director
Hernán Jiménez
Studio
Wonderland Sound and Vision
Cast
Nina Dobrev
as Natalie Bauer
Jimmy O. Yang
as Josh Lin
Darren Barnet
as Tag
James Saito
as Bob Lin
Rebecca Staab
as Barb Lin
Harry Shum Jr.
as Owen Lin
Mikaela Hoover
as Chelsea Lin
Matty Finochio
as Lee
Heather McMahan
as Kerry
Fletcher Donovan
as Eric
Kwasi Thomas
as Adam
Sean Depner
as Chip
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Wonderland Sound and Vision
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love Hard?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Love Hard (2021).
What is Love Hard about?▼
An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for Christmas, only to discover that she's been catfished. But the object of her affection actually lives in the same town, and the guy who duped her offers to set them up if she pretends to be his own girlfriend for the holidays.
Who directed Love Hard?▼
Love Hard was directed by Hernán Jiménez and released in 2021. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Love Hard?▼
Love Hard has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Love Hard?▼
The cast of Love Hard includes Nina Dobrev as Natalie Bauer, Jimmy O. Yang as Josh Lin, Darren Barnet as Tag, James Saito as Bob Lin, Rebecca Staab as Barb Lin and more.
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