The Perfect Date

Movie
Rating: TV-14
Release Year: 2019
Runtime: 89 minutes

Recommended by:

Ian White

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Why it’s worth your time:

A wholesome teen romcom starring breakout Netflix star Noah Centineo. He plays Brooks, a high school senior who decides to finance his dream of attending Yale by creating a dating app where women can hire him to be their ideal plus one. Lines become blurred, feelings get caught and Brooks is forced to figure out who he really is and what truly matters.

The takeaway:

A thoughtful portrayal of the struggle to find your place in the world and the complications of young love.

Watch it with:

Teens or anyone who can’t get enough of charming romantic comedies that take place in high school.

Worth noting:

The movie is based on Steve Bloom’s novel The Stand-In.