Just for Showmance (2023)
A breezy romantic TV comedy about a presenter who agrees to marry a stranger on air — then scrambles to find him before the cameras start rolling.
Just for Showmance - Movie Information
- Original Title: Just for Showmance
- Release Year: 2023
- Directed by: Sam Irvin
- Type: Movie
- Genres: TV Movie, Comedy, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 23m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 9, 2023 (RS)
- Production Companies: Reel One Entertainment, Fade to Black Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
Just for Showmance - Plot
Follows Tara Thompson whose presenting career starts to stall, and agrees to go on a TV show to marry her 'perfect match', Joe, a man she's never met. But she secretly tries to track him down to clarify that the marriage is just for show.
Just for Showmance - Trailer
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Just for Showmance - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Sam Irvin
Main Cast
- Katie McCarty
- Chris Riggi
- Sophia VanDette
- Courtney Cavanagh
- Denise Dal Vera
- Nastashia Fuller
- Laura Flannery
- Jordan James Smith
- Carrie Louise Putrello
- Eric West
Writers
- Chris Woodley
Producers
- Anthony Del Negro
Just for Showmance - FAQs
What is Just for Showmance about?
Just for Showmance follows Tara, a TV presenter whose career is losing momentum. She agrees to appear on a reality show where she'll marry a stranger named Joe — but before the cameras roll, she secretly sets out to find him and make sure he knows the whole thing is just for show.
Does Just for Showmance have a happy ending?
In true romantic comedy fashion, Just for Showmance delivers a warm and satisfying ending. What starts as a purely strategic arrangement between Tara and Joe gradually turns into something neither of them planned for, wrapping up with the feel-good resolution fans of the genre will love.
Where can you stream Just for Showmance?
You can catch Just for Showmance for free on Tubi TV, The CW, Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome, or with ads on VIX and YouTube Free. It's also available via Cineverse and Dove Amazon Channel as part of their subscription offerings.
Is Just for Showmance based on a real TV show?
Just for Showmance is an original fictional story, not based on a specific real TV show. That said, it playfully riffs on the world of reality dating and marriage shows — think The Bachelor or Married at First Sight — making its premise feel instantly familiar and fun.
Who are the main actors in Just for Showmance?
Katie McCarty and Chris Riggi lead the cast as Tara and Joe, the reluctant TV couple at the heart of the story. They're joined by Sophia VanDette, Courtney Cavanagh, Denise Dal Vera, Nastashia Fuller, and Laura Flannery, among others.
Who directed Just for Showmance?
Sam Irvin directed Just for Showmance. Irvin is a seasoned TV movie director with a long track record in light romantic and comedic fare, and his experience with the genre shows in the film's breezy, crowd-pleasing tone.
What are some movies similar to Just for Showmance?
If you enjoyed Just for Showmance, you might also like As Luck Would Have It (2021), Love, Classified (2022), Big Sky River (2022), Sister of the Bride (2019), or I Do, I Do, I Do (2015). All share that same warm, lighthearted romantic comedy energy.
How long is Just for Showmance?
Just for Showmance runs for 83 minutes — right around an hour and twenty-three minutes. It's a perfectly compact watch for a cozy evening, keeping the story moving without overstaying its welcome.
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