Almost Love (2019 film)

Almost Love is a 2019 American comedy drama romance film directed, and written by American actor Mike Doyle. It stars Scott Evans, Augustus Prew, Michelle Buteau and Colin Donnell. It was released in the United States on June 26, 2019, and on streaming platforms on August 2, 2020.

Almost Love
Promotional release poster
Directed byMike Doyle
Written byMike Doyle
Produced by
  • Kaolin Bass
  • Mandy Ward
Starring
CinematographyLudovic Littee
Edited byMichael Berenbaum
Music byDabney Morris
Production
company
Sell By Film
Distributed byNetflix
Vertical Entertainment
Release date
  • June 26, 2019 (2019-06-26) (U.S.)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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Adam and Marklin are in a 5-year relationship when the passion for each other starts to dim, forcing them to face each other's shortcomings while also watching their close group of friends' love lives crumble around them. Their best friend Cammy's latest fling is everything she's looking for in a man, until she finds out that he's homeless and she's unsure if he's seeing her because of her or to have a place to crash. Haley is a teacher and is helping one of her students with the SAT's when he confesses his feeling for her. Then their friends Elizabeth and Damon have been married happily for 15 years when it's not so happy anymore.[1]

Cast

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Production

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The film was set for a theatrical release, but changed to streaming in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[4]

Reception

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Receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film holds a 68% critic score.[5]

References

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  1. ^ O'Malley, Sheila (April 3, 2020). "Almost Love movie review & film summary (2020) | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Bugbee, Teo (April 2, 2020). "'Almost Love' Review: Schooled in Romance, but Missing Class". The New York Times. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Callahan, Dan (April 2, 2020). "'Almost Love' Film Review: Gay Couple Works Out Issues in Overpopulated, Underwritten Comedy". TheWrap. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  4. ^ Kennedy, Lisa (April 2, 2020). "'Almost Love': Film Review". Variety. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  5. ^ "Almost Love". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
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