The Perfect Date

Teenager creates app for offering faux boyfriend services

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About The Perfect Date

Released: 2019

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 1h 30m

Cast
Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, Camila Mendes, Odiseas Georgiadis, Matt Walsh, Joe Chrest, Carrie Lazar, Alex Biglane, Blaine Kern III, Zak Steiner

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The Perfect Date is a comedy TV show released in 2019. The show follows the story of Brooks Rattigan, a high school student who creates an app where he offers himself as a stand-in boyfriend for various occasions. As he goes on different dates and tries to please his clients, Brooks starts to learn more about himself and what he truly wants.

The show is packed with hilarious moments and relatable situations, making it a perfect watch for fans of romantic comedies.

Making / Production

The Perfect Date was produced by Netflix and directed by Chris Nelson. The screenplay was written by Steve Bloom and Randall Green. The film was shot on location in various parts of the United States.

Actors

  • Noah Centineo as Brooks Rattigan - Centineo portrays the lead character, Brooks, who embarks on various dating adventures as a stand-in boyfriend.
  • Laura Marano as Celia Lieberman - Marano plays Celia, a girl who becomes Brooks' close friend and potential love interest.
  • Camila Mendes as Shelby Pace - Mendes portrays Shelby, Brooks' wealthy and attractive classmate with whom he develops a complicated relationship.
  • Matt Walsh as Charlie Rattigan - Walsh plays Charlie, Brooks' dad who supports his entrepreneurial endeavors.
  • Odiseas Georgiadis as Murph - Georgiadis portrays Murph, Brooks' best friend and confidant.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The Perfect Date was adapted from the novel "The Stand-In" by Steve Bloom.
  • Noah Centineo, who plays the lead character in the show, gained immense popularity for his role in the Netflix film "To All the Boys I've Loved Before."
  • The Perfect Date received positive reviews from critics for its charming and lighthearted storyline.

Awards

No awards have been won by The Perfect Date.

Quotes

  • "Sometimes you have to let go of who you were to become who you will be." - Brooks Rattigan
  • "You can't control everything, Brooks, but you can control how you handle it." - Noah Centineo
  • "If you're scared to start, then you're not ready." - Laura Marano

Music / Soundtrack

  • "Beautiful Times" by Owl City (featuring Lindsey Stirling)
  • "What I Gotta Do?" by Ralph Covert
  • "Something So Right" by Matthew Gerrard