Ceremony

Ceremony

He's the love of her life. She just doesn't know it yet.

R 2010 · 89 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy, Romance

Sam Davis convinces his former best friend to spend a weekend with him to rekindle their friendship at an elegant beachside estate owned by a famous documentary filmmaker. However, it soon becomes clear that Sam is secretly infatuated with his ex, Zoe, who is now the filmmaker’s fiancée, and that his true intention is to thwart their impending nuptials. As Sam’s plan begins to unravel, he is forced to realize how complicated love and friendship can be.

Directed by Max Winkler · Written by Max Winkler

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Uma Thurman Zoe
Michael Angarano Sam Davis
Lee Pace Whit Coutell
Rebecca Mader Esme Ball
Jake Johnson Teddy
Reece Thompson Marshall Schmidt
Brooke Bloom Margaret Cornish
Harper Dill Carol Archer
Nathalie Love Blonde Maid
Charlie Moss Nico Spicer
Lisby Larson Nina Pileggi
Paul Amodeo Bruce Singer

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