Dating Amber
Seen it?2020 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved 10 Things I Hate About You, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Eddie and Amber decide to stage a relationship in order to stop everyone speculating about their sexuality. Eddie is keen to follow his dad into the military, while Amber dreams of moving to the liberal hub of London. The plan seems solid, but as their arrangement begins to fall apart, Eddie’s denial gets deeper as Amber realizes that a perilous future awaits her best friend unless she intervenes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Freyne
- Fionn O'SheaEddie
- Lola PetticrewAmber
- Sharon HorganHannah
- Barry WardIan
- Simone KirbyJill
- Evan O'ConnorJack
- Ian O'ReillyKev
- Emma WillisTracey
- Lauryn CannySarah
- Art CampionSweeney