Film

Plus One

Name: Plus One
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2019
Cast: Jack Quaid, Maya Erskine, Beck Bennett, Ed Begley Jr., Rosalind Chao

Romantic comedy
Light-hearted

A charming romantic comedy about two perpetually single friends who become each other's wedding dates for a summer of nuptials. It's light and warm, built on genuine chemistry and the pleasure of watching two people discover what they've been missing. For anyone who loves the idea that sometimes the best love story is the one hiding in plain sight.

TMDb rating

3.4

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