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I Want to Marry Ryan Banks

  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Jason Priestley, Emma Caulfield Ford, Bradley Cooper, and Mark L. Walberg in I Want to Marry Ryan Banks (2004)
ComedyRomance

Ryan Banks' manager and old friend, Todd, comes up with the idea to have Ryan be the bachelor on a reality dating show in order to clean up his image. The only problem is, Todd falls in love... Read allRyan Banks' manager and old friend, Todd, comes up with the idea to have Ryan be the bachelor on a reality dating show in order to clean up his image. The only problem is, Todd falls in love with Charlie, the girl to whom Ryan has chosen to propose.Ryan Banks' manager and old friend, Todd, comes up with the idea to have Ryan be the bachelor on a reality dating show in order to clean up his image. The only problem is, Todd falls in love with Charlie, the girl to whom Ryan has chosen to propose.

  • Director
    • Sheldon Larry
  • Writer
    • Chad Hodge
  • Stars
    • Jason Priestley
    • Bradley Cooper
    • Emma Caulfield Ford
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sheldon Larry
    • Writer
      • Chad Hodge
    • Stars
      • Jason Priestley
      • Bradley Cooper
      • Emma Caulfield Ford
    • 25User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley
    • Ryan Banks
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Todd Doherty
    Emma Caulfield Ford
    Emma Caulfield Ford
    • Charlie Norton
    • (as Emma Caulfield)
    Mark L. Walberg
    Mark L. Walberg
    • Stan
    Paige Jones
    • Jessica
    Nicole Oliver
    Nicole Oliver
    • Trish
    Lauren Lee Smith
    Lauren Lee Smith
    • Lauren
    Leah Cairns
    Leah Cairns
    • Mindy
    Allison Warnyca
    • Dana
    David Parker
    • Patrick
    Jennifer Kitchen
    Jennifer Kitchen
    • Leslie Lyon
    Erin Karpluk
    Erin Karpluk
    • Nikki
    Cameron Bancroft
    Cameron Bancroft
    • Larry
    Garwin Sanford
    Garwin Sanford
    • Ed Miller
    Melissa Barker Sauer
    • Tristin
    • (as Melissa Barker-Sauer)
    Diane Buermans
    • Fran
    • (as Dianne Buermans)
    Brenda Crichlow
    Brenda Crichlow
    • Ellen Carter
    Kelly-Ruth Mercier
    Kelly-Ruth Mercier
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    • Director
      • Sheldon Larry
    • Writer
      • Chad Hodge
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    • Trivia
      Jason Priestley (Ryan), Emma Caulfield (Charlie) and Cameron Bancroft (Larry) are alumni of the series Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000).
    • Goofs
      During Ryan's date with the first of the four finalists, the waiter pours Ryan a glass of champagne. In between shots, the level of champagne changes while it is poured.
    • Quotes

      Ryan Banks: [to Japanese waitress] A couple of dragon rolls, definately. Thanks.

      Charlie Norton: [to waitress] You know, I would like a Chinese chicken salad.

      Ryan Banks: Charlie, this is a Japanese restaurant.

      Charlie Norton: Uh, yeah.

      [to waitress]

      Charlie Norton: Could you make sure the chicken isn't cooked in oil, the lettuce is triple washed and the dressing is egg free?

    • Connections
      References Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      Ants In My Euro Pants
      Composed by William Pearson

      Performed by William Pearson

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    7/10
    The reality is, this film was re-released in honor of Cooper's soaring career but romcom fans say thank you
    Longtime friends Ryan Banks (Jason Priestly) and Todd Doherty (Bradley Cooper) are resorting to rather desperate measures. You see, Ryan was once a major film star and Todd has been his equally successful agent. Ryan was Todd's first client, a job that resulted from Ryan needing an agent, fast, when he was approached by a producer at a casual party. But, alas, show biz is always on to the next big thing and Ryan is in a slump. Therefore, in order to save BOTH their jobs, Todd tells his firm that he has a plan to boost Ryan's profile and have future jobs come pouring in. What is it? Well, there is going to be a new reality television show launched called I Want to Marry Ryan Banks. A dedicated bachelor, Ryan will finally find the woman of his dreams among ten beautiful finalists, like The Bachelor. It will end with Ryan on one knee, ring box in hand. The agency likes it. Meanwhile, a struggling book store owner/barmaid, Charlie (Emma Caufield) has had trouble in the romance department, too, despite being very pretty. To remedy this, her sister and brother in law sign her up for a tryout on the Ryan show, without her knowledge. After some reluctance, she agrees to do it. Wouldn't you know, Charlie ends up being one of the finalists! But, uh oh! This book seller actually spends more time with Todd and likes what she sees. Also, unknown to her, Todd, the smarter one, actually feeds conversation bits to Ryan, via earphones, so that she is unwittingly falling for lines Todd invents, not Ryan. What a merry mix-up might be brewing! Yes, ladies, here is your chance to see Cooper, before he was more famous, in a sweet, nice romcom. Priestly, natch, was the bigger star at the time, having been on 90210. He was and is handsome and talented, giving a charming turn here, too. As for Caufield, she is quite lovely and has the added bonus of coming off as bright and chipper. No, this reviewer won't reveal the ending, but with such great looking stars and fine costumes, sets, and lines, what's not to love romance fans? Reality says take the time to find it for a near future showing.
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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Reality of Love
    • Filming locations
      • Hatley Castle, 2005 Sooke Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, Canada(Carriage arrives and two girls talking outside this castle at 20: 20 in the film.)
    • Production companies
      • American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
      • Granada International
      • Jaffe/Braunstein Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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