The Awful Truth

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The Awful Truth (1937)

Comedy, Romance

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A Guy Thing

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The Seven Year Itch

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No Hard Feelings

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On the surface, Clara Barron seems to have it all: a job as an OB-GYN; a great house in LA; and a loving family. But, the one thing Clara doesn't have figured out is her love life. Pressured by a family wedding in Mexico, Clara asks a co-worker to pose as her boyfriend for the weekend festivities,- only to be caught by surprise when her ex- boyfriend (and family favorite) suddenly shows up after disappearing from her life completely. Torn, Clara must decide between going back to the past or open her heart to new and unexpected possibilities.

Game Night

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Cousins

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Someone Like You...

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2001 ★ 6.0

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I Want You Back

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¿Quieres ser mi hijo?

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith

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1941 ★ 6.0

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Romance & Cigarettes

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2005 ★ 6.0

Ironworker Nick lives with his wife, Kitty, and three daughters. When he meets a significantly younger woman, Tula, he starts an affair with her, much to the chagrin of his wife, and his life is thrown into upheaval. Kitty kicks Nick out of the house, and he is forced to make some difficult decisions.

American Wedding

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2003 ★ 6.2

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