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The Accidental Husband

2008 · 90 min

A breezy, lighthearted romcom with playful scheming and charming leads, easy to watch and forget.

Directed by
Griffin Dunne
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Tagline
Falling in love...even the expert is confused.
Overview
Emma, a radio host, is about to be married to Richard, her perfect match. But right before her wedding, she learns she's already married to Patrick, a charming but irresponsible fireman. Furthermore, Patrick has a secret: he has arranged this little trick because Emma advised Patrick's ex-fiancée to end their relationship. However, Patrick may find that the trick is on him, for he soon begins to fall in love with his uptight adversary.
How it feels
Light, romantic, whimsical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Love, revenge, deception, betrayal
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
Note
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Directed by
Griffin Dunne
Genres
Comedy, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • lightstrength 3 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour6
Realism6
Romance7
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

Cast

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