My Fake Boyfriend

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My Fake Boyfriend

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2022

1h 40m

Romance

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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Andrew (Keiynan Lonsdale) has a major problem: He can't stay away from the toxic boyfriend who just dumped him. His meddling friends (Dylan Sprouse and Sarah Hyland) decide to help him by creating "Cristiano," a perfect fake boyfriend on social media. Problem solved, right? Wrong! As Cristiano goes viral and becomes a worldwide sensation, Andrew meets his real-life dream guy, Rafi, a charming restaurant owner. Now, Andrew must find a way to put an end to the fake fling, evade his jealous ex, and win Rafi's heart in this fun and hilarious comedy about the crazy things we do for love.

Manuel Betancourt

Variety

09/28/2022

No matter its contemporary setting, [My Fake Boyfriend] feels like a throwback to an earlier era of Drew/Sandra/Julia-led vehicles. For better and for worse.

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Lena Wilson

New York Times

06/16/2022

To set expectations, it’s best to think of “My Fake Boyfriend” as two movies.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

06/09/2022

3/5

An accomplished and beautifully judged performance by Australian Keiynan Lonsdale elevates this preposterous romantic comedy, which could easily have been a complete turkey.

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Eric Langberg

Everything's Interesting

07/20/2022

Gay people deserve cheesy romcoms, too. It’s very rare that we see films like this, ones with recognizable stars, raunchy humor, and eye candy to spare; it’s even more rare that both romantic leads are men of color.

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

06/29/2022

2/5

The cast of My Fake Boyfriend is an energetic and likable bunch and their collective charm and enthusiasm makes this far more watchable than it has any right to be.

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

06/27/2022

3/5

If you’re willing to overlook logic and reality, then this is a hilarious and well-written comedy. But if you’re not… maybe watch some mumblecore.

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Peter K

@Vacadoug Apr 26

Well filmed, well acted with lots of farcical fun; this production is a real gem!

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Shamil M

@RT22286868 Jul 7

This is a very funny romantic comedy that made me smile. I like this movie. Keiylan,dylan and samer playing their characters was absolutely the stand outs.

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Rachel K

@RT57677690 11/09/2024

This movie is extremely cute. Watching this movie as part of the LGBTQIA+ community I can see some serious themes in this romcom without being a serious movie. One of my favorite LGBTQIA+ movies to date.

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Excel A

@RT28136819 11/12/2022

My fake boyfriend I feel this movie could have been better, way way better, because the entire story can best be described as Incredulous. The characters are mostly one dimensional, and this isn't on the cast but on the plot they have to work with. It's light-hearted and easygoing if you can forget how Incredulous the premise of the movie is. If you don't watch My Fake Boyfriend, I have to say, you're missing out on nothing.

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08/12/2022

Fresh and fun dating story! Grab some popcorn and enjoy a good time.

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07/20/2022

Seriously not even Disney movies for tweens are so ridiculous.

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Synopsis

Andrew (Keiynan Lonsdale) has a major problem: He can't stay away from the toxic boyfriend who just dumped him. His meddling friends (Dylan Sprouse and Sarah Hyland) decide to help him by creating "Cristiano," a perfect fake boyfriend on social media. Problem solved, right? Wrong! As Cristiano goes viral and becomes a worldwide sensation, Andrew meets his real-life dream guy, Rafi, a charming restaurant owner. Now, Andrew must find a way to put an end to the fake fling, evade his jealous ex, and win Rafi's heart in this fun and hilarious comedy about the crazy things we do for love.

Director: Rose Troche
Producer: Jason Moring, Michael Philip, Richard Alan Reid
Screenwriter: Luke Albright, Joe Wanjai Ross, Greg Boaldin
Production Co: Buzzfeed Studios, CR8IV DNA
Rating: R (Sexual Material and Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 17, 2022
Runtime: 1h 40m