
Puppy Love
Seen it?2023 | 106 min | Comedy, Romance
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After a disastrous first date, wild-child Nicole and socially-anxious Max vow to lose each other’s numbers until they learn that their dogs found a love match, and now puppies are on the way! The hilariously mismatched Nicole and Max are forced to become responsible co-parents, but may end up finding love themselves.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Alan Reid, Nicholas Fabiano
- Lucy HaleNicole Matthews
- Grant GustinMax Stevenson
- Jane SeymourDiane Matthews
- Michael HitchcockDr. Hert
- Nore DavisSid
- Alessandro MiroHunter Fosterini
- Corey WoodsHarper
- Sarah Almonte PegueroNaomi
- Rachel RisenLorraine
- Christine LeeShay