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The Reality of Love

Original title: I Want to Marry Ryan Banks
  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2K
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Jason Priestley, Emma Caulfield Ford, Bradley Cooper, and Mark L. Walberg in The Reality of Love (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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • 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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jason Priestley, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Kitchen, and Kent R. Karemaker in The Reality of Love (2004)
    With Jason Priestly on the set of "I Want To Marry Ryan Banks".
    Jason Priestley, Bradley Cooper, and Robyn Ross in The Reality of Love (2004)
    Jason Priestley, Emma Caulfield Ford, and Bradley Cooper in The Reality of Love (2004)

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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
    • Manager #1
    • Director
      • Sheldon Larry
    • Writer
      • Chad Hodge
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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

    User reviews25

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    wow
    im watching it as a type, and it definately is surprising. i mean yeah, it is a romantic comedy, so what do you expect? but that whole thing with charlie and todd! im just waiting to find out what happened, so far hes just fires todd. alritght, well.. im out. and yeah, this is definatley good so far!
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    • lilkid4eva
    • Feb 12, 2004

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le gentlemen célibataire
    • 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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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