The Perfect Date (2019)

To save up for college, Brooks Rattigan creates an app where anyone can pay him to play the perfect stand-in boyfriend for any occasion.

Director:

Chris Nelson

Writers:

Steve Bloom, Randall Green

Stars:

Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, Odiseas Georgiadis

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Noah Centineo	...	Brooks Rattigan
Laura Marano	...	Celia Lieberman
Odiseas Georgiadis	...	Murph
Camila Mendes	...	Shelby Pace
Matt Walsh	...	Charlie Rattigan
Joe Chrest	...	Harvey Lieberman
Carrie Lazar	...	Lillian Lieberman
Alexander Biglane	...	Tuna Melt on Seven Grain (as Alex Biglane)
Blaine Kern III	...	Franklin
Zak Steiner	...	Reece
Ty Parker	...	Cartelli
Wayne Pére	...	Mr. Newhouse (as Wayne Pere)
Rhonda Johnson Dents	...	Mrs. Milligan
Maureen Brennan	...	Marjorie Strack
Autumn Walker	...	Leah

Storyline

Brooks Rattigan (Noah Centineo) has the academic chops to get into his dream Ivy League school, but what he's missing is an outstanding extracurricular - and the money. When he seizes on an opportunity to make some extra cash by posing as the boyfriend of a self-assured, combat boot-loving girl named Celia Lieberman (Laura Marano), he finds he has a knack for being the perfect stand-in. Together with his programmer friend Murph (Odiseas Georgiadis), Brooks launches an app selling himself as a plus-one for all occasions. Along the way, he meets the girl of his dreams (Camila Mendes). But when business starts to boom, Brooks must reassess everything he was once sure of.

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Plot Keywords:

father son relationship | reference to elon musk | reference to michael jordan | reference to barack obama | reference to michelle obama | 

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Taglines:

He's whoever you want him to be.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Noah Centineo and Laura Marano also played love interests on Austin & Ally (2011).

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Goofs

When Harvey Lieberman (Celia's father) meets Brooks for the first time and lets him enter their house, he closes the door laughing but we can see clearly that he isn't laughing but keeps his mouth closed.

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Quotes

Brooks Rattigan: Would you like to dance?
[stretches his hand out]
Celia Lieberman: [looks down at his hand, looks up and smile] No. No, I wouldn't.
Brooks Rattigan: Why not?
[embarrassed]
Celia Lieberman: 'Cause I'm not your backup.

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Connections

References Shark Tank (2009)

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Soundtracks

Missing It
Performed by La Poré
Written by Nick Samson, Joey Samson, Kyle Kanzigg
Courtesy of Kitsuné Musique
By arrangement with Hidden Track Music

User Reviews

Probably a 6 but I watched it on a good day...

This is nothing original but if you're looking for a feel good movie then this would do okay. It's actually pretty cute albeit very predictable. I really liked the character of Celia. To be honest, this would be a hit if it were an 80s movie.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 April 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Perfect Date

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ace Entertainment, Awesomeness Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1