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Dating Amber

  • 20202020
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
5.9K
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Barry Ward, Sharon Horgan, Fionn O'Shea, and Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)
A closeted gay teen and his lesbian counterpart pretend to be a couple to avoid suspicion.
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
5.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Freyne
  • Writer
    • David Freyne
  • Stars
    • Fionn O'Shea
    • Lola Petticrew
    • Sharon Horgan
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Freyne
  • Writer
    • David Freyne
  • Stars
    • Fionn O'Shea
    • Lola Petticrew
    • Sharon Horgan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations

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    Trailer [OV]
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    Dating Amber
    Trailer 1:29
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    US Trailer
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    Sharon Horgan in Dating Amber (2020)
    Fionn O'Shea and Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)
    Fionn O'Shea in Dating Amber (2020)
    Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)
    Sharon Horgan in Dating Amber (2020)
    Fionn O'Shea and Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)
    Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)
    Barry Ward, Sharon Horgan, Fionn O'Shea, and Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)
    Fionn O'Shea in Dating Amber (2020)
    Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)
    Fionn O'Shea and Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)
    Fionn O'Shea and Lola Petticrew in Dating Amber (2020)

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    Fionn O'Shea
    Fionn O'Shea
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Lola Petticrew
    Lola Petticrew
    • Amberas Amber
    Sharon Horgan
    Sharon Horgan
    • Hannahas Hannah
    Barry Ward
    Barry Ward
    • Ianas Ian
    Simone Kirby
    Simone Kirby
    • Jillas Jill
    Evan O'Connor
    Evan O'Connor
    • Jackas Jack
    Ian O'Reilly
    Ian O'Reilly
    • Kevas Kev
    Emma Willis
    • Traceyas Tracey
    Anastasia Blake
    • Janetas Janet
    Lauryn Canny
    Lauryn Canny
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Shaun Dunne
    • Cianas Cian
    Adam Carolan
    • Geoffas Geoff
    Art Campion
    Art Campion
    • Sweeneyas Sweeney
    • (as Peter Campion)
    Ally Ni Chiarain
    Ally Ni Chiarain
    • The Nunas The Nun
    Tara Flynn
    Tara Flynn
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Arian Nik
    Arian Nik
    • Adamas Adam
    Andrew Bennett
    • Captain Roryas Captain Rory
    Jonny Woo
    • Selfas Self
    • Director
      • David Freyne
    • Writer
      • David Freyne
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    Storyline

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    Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.
    • coming of age
    • closeted teenager
    • secretly gay
    • gay man lesbian woman relationship
    • kildare ireland
    • 41 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The film was set in 1995, two years after the decriminalization of homosexuality in The Republic of Ireland.
    • Goofs
      Amber says that she wants to live in "Hackney, it's on the Victoria line." At this time Hackney had no Underground station; it still doesn't, it only has London Overground stations. The nearest Victoria line station is Highbury & Islington, two miles to the west.
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    User reviews52

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Flashes Of Greatnesses
    I did enjoy this movie for the most part but some things in it just didn't sit with me for some reason.

    The script was a bit here there and everywhere. Some characters were just caricature mainly the students in the school but I'm not entirely sure if that was the fault of the acting or the script or both.

    Before I talk about the male lead I do want to say he really impressed me because I thought he was really lifeless at time but then I realised it was a choice because in one scene where the characters relaxes and feels safe he really comes alive and it's a really nuanced choice and found it great.

    The life of the male lead is very very unclear, I found the dynamics of the people he interacts with very peculiar. He has conversations with people like he is their friend but then they relentlessly bully him and I don't even think it's like "haha lads being lads joking" straight macho banter, it is bullying. Then he will once again be talking to them like they are best friend. I think this is really strange and bugged me throughout the whole film.

    The female lead is wrote so much better and her wants and traits are much clearer. I think this hinders the male lead once again because it makes him tiresome compared to the female lead.

    Some scenes are really impactful and done really great. You can almost feel what the characters are feeling and I think that is so good, however some of theses sense get muddy with strange choice and behaviour from characters. It takes you back a bit. I think this issue is this movie likes to make sure you understand everything.

    So the lead males room is decorated with overtly masculine men in army uniforms because he wants to join the army. I thought that was great set dressing and kinda funny like yeah he might like to have things like that on his wall. But then the movie has to point it out like "HAHA isn't that funny that he is gay and has these posters on his wall audience". I wish it would let people come to it on their own. This isn't the only instance it happens in different scene too in different ways.

    The characters are also kinda selfish too which makes it hard to connect with them and I totally get it, with some things in their situation they need to be selfish to protect them selfs but then some actions I am left wondering why they would do that.

    The ending was nice and kinda sweet and I want to really like this movie. It seemed really cute and I guess I did like it I just had some issue. It is totally watchable so give it a watch.
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    • Jun 4, 2020

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    • Release date
      • November 10, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Belgium
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 酷愛自修室
    • Filming locations
      • Republic of Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Screen Ireland
      • Altitude Film Entertainment
      • Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $87,071
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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