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The Matchbreaker

  • 20162016
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2.7K
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Christina Grimmie and Wesley Elder in The Matchbreaker (2016)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance

A young professional breakup artist reaches a crisis when the girl he's hired to target is the girl he's always wanted.A young professional breakup artist reaches a crisis when the girl he's hired to target is the girl he's always wanted.A young professional breakup artist reaches a crisis when the girl he's hired to target is the girl he's always wanted.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Caleb Vetter
  • Writers
    • Caleb Vetter(story)
    • Wesley Elder(story)
    • Marshal Younger(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Wesley Elder
    • Christina Grimmie
    • Osric Chau
Top credits
  • Director
    • Caleb Vetter
  • Writers
    • Caleb Vetter(story)
    • Wesley Elder(story)
    • Marshal Younger(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Wesley Elder
    • Christina Grimmie
    • Osric Chau
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    • 29User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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  • Videos2

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    The Matchbreaker (2016) - Official Trailer [HD]
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    Christina Grimmie and Wesley Elder in The Matchbreaker (2016)
    Wesley Elder in The Matchbreaker (2016)
    Ashley Shelton in The Matchbreaker (2016)
    The Matchbreaker (2016)
    The Matchbreaker (2016)
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    Tessa Violet and Olan Rogers in The Matchbreaker (2016)
    Victoria Jackson and Wesley Elder in The Matchbreaker (2016)
    Torry Martin in The Matchbreaker (2016)
    Shawna Howson and Wesley Elder in The Matchbreaker (2016)
    Christina Grimmie and Wesley Elder in The Matchbreaker (2016)
    Osric Chau in The Matchbreaker (2016)

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    Wesley Elder
    Wesley Elder
    • Ethanas Ethan
    Christina Grimmie
    Christina Grimmie
    • Emilyas Emily
    Osric Chau
    Osric Chau
    • Samas Sam
    Olan Rogers
    Olan Rogers
    • Mitchellas Mitchell
    Shawna Howson
    • Lexyas Lexy
    Tessa Violet
    • Triciaas Tricia
    Victoria Jackson
    Victoria Jackson
    • Mrs. Tayloras Mrs. Taylor
    Torry Martin
    Torry Martin
    • Tullyas Tully
    Ashley Shelton
    Ashley Shelton
    • Veronicaas Veronica
    Ben Davies
    Ben Davies
    • Brianas Brian
    Chris Massoglia
    Chris Massoglia
    • Zachas Zach
    Michael Joiner
    Michael Joiner
    • Wayneas Wayne
    Jennifer Mays
    • Donnaas Donna
    • (as Jen Mays)
    Alicia Cabrera
    Alicia Cabrera
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Elena Lazorishak
    Elena Lazorishak
    • Young Emilyas Young Emily
    David Pokorny
    David Pokorny
    • Young Ethanas Young Ethan
    Chad Crenshaw
    Chad Crenshaw
    • Principalas Principal
    Marilyn Hall
    • Computer Store Customeras Computer Store Customer
    • (as Marylin Hall)
    • Director
      • Caleb Vetter
    • Writers
      • Caleb Vetter(story)
      • Wesley Elder(story)
      • Marshal Younger(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    When an idealistic romantic gets fired from his day job, he is offered a "one-time gig" to break up a girl's relationship for her disapproving parents. This "one-time" gig spreads through word-of-mouth and he ends up becoming a professional match-breaker. Business gets personal, however, when he's hired to destroy the relationship of the girl he's adored and pined for since grade school.
    • electrical extension cord
    • power outage
    • fired
    • reference to helen keller
    • reference to annie sullivan
    • 53 more
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    • Taglines
      • True love can just wait.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief language
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Only movie featuring Christina Grimmie. She was shot and killed after her concert in Orlando on June 10, 2016. She was 22.
    • Goofs
      The intel on Veronica given to Ethan only had three paragraphs of actual information. The rest of the paragraphs are copy pasted from the content above.
    • Quotes

      Ethan Cooper: [describing his job] I take dysfunctional systems and I disassemble them for diagnosis.

    • Crazy credits
      "Obviously there were animals in the film. And we didn't harm them. But no one was there to watch so we can't put their logo here."
    • Connections
      References The Wizard of Oz (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      To Be
      By Yshwa

      Licensed under CC BY

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Even if you don't like rom coms, you'll appreciate this one
    I usually don't like romantic comedies, but I thought this one genuinely witty, like the ones Ron Howard used to do in the 1980s. Why not quite as cerebral as Whit Stillman's best work, like his films, It is driven by the dialogue, and forgoes the usually expected slide into raunchiness typical of most comedies these days. I think this one should be given a shot, if you want something funny, sweet-natured and inoffensive. It is the only feature film done by the late Christina Grimmie, and is worth discovering.
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    • May 16, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Разводитель
    • Filming locations
      • Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    • Production companies
      • KC Film Office
      • Vetter Brothers Filmworks
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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