Better Than the Movies

Better Than the Movies

· Romance, Comedy

In this rom-com about rom-coms, in the spirit of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, a hopeless romantic teen attempts to secure a happily-ever-after moment with her forever crush, but finds herself reluctantly drawn to the boy next door.

Directed by Julia Hart · Written by Julia Hart

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