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Preposterous and predictable, The Perfect Man manages few laughs with its poorly paced sitcom script, cookie-cutter characters and contrived plotting. Read critic reviews

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Every time Jean (Heather Locklear) goes through a bad breakup, she moves her two daughters elsewhere. Determined to make a home in New York, their latest destination, eldest daughter Holly (Hilary Duff) creates a fake online secret admirer for her mother, based on her friend's uncle. But as the "romance" develops, Holly encounters obstacles as her mom falls for the lie. Meanwhile, Holly has found her own love interest this time around in her cute classmate Adam (Ben Feldman).
  • Rating:
    PG (Some Mildly Suggestive Content)
  • Genre:
    romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Mark Rosman
  • Producer:
    Marc Platt, Susan Duff, Dawn Wolfrom
  • Writer:
    Gina Wendkos, Heather Robinson, Michael McQuown
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $16.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.37:1)

Cast & Crew

Hilary Duff
Holly Hamilton
Heather Locklear
Jean Hamilton
Chris Noth
Ben Cooper
Mike O'Malley
Lenny Horton
Ben Feldman
Adam Forrest
David Michie
State Trooper
Voice
Caroline Rhea
Gloria
Kym Whitley
Dolores
Aria Wallace
Zoe Hamilton
Dennis DeYoung
Tribute Band
Marc Platt
Producer
Susan Duff
Producer
Dawn Wolfrom
Producer
Mark Rosman
Director
Gina Wendkos
Writer
Heather Robinson
Writer
Michael McQuown
Writer
Christophe Beck
Original Music
John R. Leonetti
Cinematographer
Cara Silverman
Film Editor
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Audience Reviews for The Perfect Man

  • Jun 23, 2011
    Really enjoyed this film! A great feel good film!
    Bethany M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 26, 2010
    "The Perfect Man" The movie was completely unrealistic. Half of what happened, wouldn't really happen in anyone's average lifetime. Their scheme to find the "perfect man" was pretty crappy, if you ask me. And it wouldn't work. The acting was okay, but only okay. Nothing special about the characters or anything really. There was really no need for Hilary Duff to be in this movie. She has talent, while the person required to play the main character in this movie could have very well been some random person off the street.an"
    Mouhannad S Super Reviewer
  • Aug 18, 2010
    If you are a Styx fan (or a Heather Locklear stalker)...it's worth it, otherwise don't bother.
    Sean G Super Reviewer
  • Apr 23, 2010
    I like Hilary Duff, but this movie wasn't that great. I mean it was watchable. Nothing special.
    Dead A Super Reviewer
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