Hossein
Dec 31, 2021
As a wise man once said: "Anything you'd expect from a Christmas movie, no more, no less"


A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love.
An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for Christmas, only to discover that she's been catfished. But the object of her affection actually lives in the same town, and the guy who duped her offers to set them up if she pretends to be his own girlfriend for the holidays.
Owen Lin
Hossein
Dec 31, 2021
As a wise man once said: "Anything you'd expect from a Christmas movie, no more, no less"
Alunauwie
Nov 11, 2025
Love Hard captures the messy beauty of modern romance — where screens connect hearts as easily as they disguise lies. Natalie, a hopeful writer tired of failed relationships, believes she’s finally found “the one” in Josh, only to discover she’s been catfished. What begins as deception slowly transforms into an unexpected journey of honesty and vulnerability. Despite its lighthearted tone and festive charm, the film gently reminds us that love isn’t about perfection or appearances, but the courage to be real — because sometimes, the truest connection comes from the heart, not the picture. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
The film's tagline is: "A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love."
The runtime is 105 minutes (1h 45m).
The film was directed by Hernán Jiménez.
The screenplay was written by Daniel Mackey and Rebecca Ewing.
The score was composed by Mark Orton.
Cinematography was handled by Shane Hurlbut.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt10752004.

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Love Hard
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English
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