Playing House
2006 · 85 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Romance
A young, ambitious editor finds out she's pregnant just as she lands her big break.
Directed by Kelly Makin · Written by M. A. Lovretta
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Joanne Kelly Frannie Mackenzie -
Lucas Bryant Calvin Puddie -
Colin Ferguson Michael Tate -
Michael Murphy Hubbard -
Rosemary Dunsmore Madeline -
Damir Andrei John -
Kristin Lehman Marina -
Janet van de Graaf Ellie -
Nina Dobrev Young Frannie Mackenzie - D Dorion Davis Venia
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Richard Clarkin Richard -
Renée Percy Sandy
Make it a double feature
3h 29m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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