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Playing House

  • TV Movie
  • 20062006
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Playing House (2006)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
A young, ambitious editor finds out she's pregnant just as she lands her big break.A young, ambitious editor finds out she's pregnant just as she lands her big break.A young, ambitious editor finds out she's pregnant just as she lands her big break.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
459
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  • Director
    • Kelly Makin
  • Writers
    • Michelle Lovretta(screenplay)
    • Patricia Pearson(story)
  • Stars
    • Joanne Kelly
    • Lucas Bryant
    • Colin Ferguson
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  • Director
    • Kelly Makin
  • Writers
    • Michelle Lovretta(screenplay)
    • Patricia Pearson(story)
  • Stars
    • Joanne Kelly
    • Lucas Bryant
    • Colin Ferguson
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    • 10User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Joanne Kelly
    Joanne Kelly
    • Frannie Mackenzieas Frannie Mackenzie
    Lucas Bryant
    Lucas Bryant
    • Calvin Puddieas Calvin Puddie
    Colin Ferguson
    Colin Ferguson
    • Michael Tateas Michael Tate
    Michael Murphy
    Michael Murphy
    • Hubbardas Hubbard
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    • Madelineas Madeline
    Damir Andrei
    • Johnas John
    Kristin Lehman
    Kristin Lehman
    • Marinaas Marina
    Janet van de Graaf
    • Ellieas Ellie
    Dorion Davis
    • Veniaas Venia
    Richard Clarkin
    Richard Clarkin
    • Richardas Richard
    Renee Percy
    Renee Percy
    • Sandyas Sandy
    Mitchell Nye
    • Caseyas Casey
    Samantha Romando
    • Aprilas April
    Flossie McKnight
    • Dr. Nanduas Dr. Nandu
    • (as Araxi Arslanian)
    Mario Romano
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Indiana Jagait
    • Customs Attendantas Customs Attendant
    Karen Ivany
    Karen Ivany
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Kiki Buttignol
    • Blondeas Blonde
    • Director
      • Kelly Makin
    • Writers
      • Michelle Lovretta(screenplay)
      • Patricia Pearson(story)
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    Storyline

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    Frances Mackenzie is a Canadian junior copy editor in New York, but lands the account of her favorite author, Michael Tate, who finds her honesty fascinating. Just after her boyfriend Calvin Puddie started a six month tour as a jazz musician, she learns to be pregnant. Having neglected to prolong her visa, Frannie is stuck with her parents in Canada after a visit. Just when she started to despair, Calvin returns and proves a wonderfully supportive father, both before and after the birth of their son, but leaves when she fails to affirm being in love... —KGF Vissers
    • new york city
    • electrified rake
    • publishing editor
    • pregnant silhouette
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Nina Dobrev's debut.
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      Could It Be Real
      Written by Francois Paterson, Dominic Paterson and Christelle Pechin

      Performed by Soma Sonic

      Courtesy of Subsonic Recordings

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    9/10
    A tale reflecting reality
    A very touching movie! Although the whole story does feel like a tale, it does reflect certain aspects of the real life, such as how we sometimes get lost in our life and make a tour that may take months to years before realize what we really want. The difference between a comedy and real life is that in real life if we miss something by mistake we can rarely find it back, whereas in a movie things will happen as you wish eventually. The movie leads us to think more about cherishing what life has granted and to think at least twice before we say something, which may cause permanent damage in the real life. In any case, the acting of both the actress and the actor is excellent! I really couldn't help bursting into tears at the end of the movie. I recommend everyone to watch it. By the way, as a girl I think Lucas Bryant (Calvin) is really sexy! :)
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    • Dec 30, 2006

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 2006 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • CTV (Canada)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Entre dos amores
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Blueprint Entertainment
      • CTV Television Network
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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