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How Not to Propose

  • TV Movie
  • 2015
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
302
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How Not to Propose (2015)
ComedyDramaFamilyRomance

A guy trying to propose marriage to his girlfriend, but everything goes wrong when an old friend comes along...A guy trying to propose marriage to his girlfriend, but everything goes wrong when an old friend comes along...A guy trying to propose marriage to his girlfriend, but everything goes wrong when an old friend comes along...

  • Director
    • Bradford May
  • Writers
    • Nate Atkins
    • Seth DuMouchel
    • Maureen DuMouchel
  • Stars
    • Kayla Ewell
    • Ryan Merriman
    • Adam Korson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    302
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bradford May
    • Writers
      • Nate Atkins
      • Seth DuMouchel
      • Maureen DuMouchel
    • Stars
      • Kayla Ewell
      • Ryan Merriman
      • Adam Korson
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kayla Ewell
    Kayla Ewell
    • Lena
    Ryan Merriman
    Ryan Merriman
    • Travis
    Adam Korson
    Adam Korson
    • Cedric
    Mitch Ryan
    Mitch Ryan
    • Oren
    Vernee Watson
    Vernee Watson
    • Patty
    Beau Billingslea
    Beau Billingslea
    • Al
    Sabrina Páez
    Sabrina Páez
    • Michelle
    • (as Sabrina Perez)
    Nicole Paggi
    Nicole Paggi
    • Hannah
    Timothy Bottoms
    Timothy Bottoms
    • Rick
    Jonathan Bray
    Jonathan Bray
    • Ted
    Jennifer Christopher
    Jennifer Christopher
    • Little Girl's Mom
    Tony Devon
    Tony Devon
    • Ash
    Dedan Donovan
    Dedan Donovan
    • Band Leader
    Terri Douglas
    Terri Douglas
      Kristel Elling
      Kristel Elling
      • Spa Attendant
      Keeshan Giles
      Keeshan Giles
      • Dave
      Chet Grissom
      Chet Grissom
      • Dr. Peters
      David L. King
      David L. King
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      • Director
        • Bradford May
      • Writers
        • Nate Atkins
        • Seth DuMouchel
        • Maureen DuMouchel
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      4.5302
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      1vjf36

      Worst movie ever made

      This was a total waste of time The stupidist plot and the the male lead was terrible Why he waited to propose was endless drible.
      4Jackbv123

      Meh

      The story wasn't that sweet and it wasn't that funny. There wasn't any real chemistry between Kayla Ewell and Ryan Merriman. If there was chemistry it was between Adam Korson and Sabrina Perez.

      There was too much downer in the story. Some of it, I think was supposed to be funny, but it fell flat instead.

      Lena's mom was annoying and I agree with the reviewer who said the movie needed less of mom and dad.

      I really didn't like the theme that seemed to run just below the surface for most of the movie and then really comes through at the climax - the idea that he can't or shouldn't propose unless he's "good enough" for her. Oren contributed to that and the older couple tried to downplay it. And what was with Oren at the end?
      3gccates

      Script was lacking

      I never got the sense that the two actually were truly in love and then the looming ex boyfriend was just oddly placed. I kept waiting for them to decide to go their separate ways. There was a real disconnect with this script. Like they decided to string together a bunch of events and call it movie. The script was lacking even for a TV movie.

      One thing I will say about PixL movies is they highlight the supporting characters. However there could've been a lot less of the parents sitting around discussing their daughter. The side story with the brother and the best friend was a lot more interesting though. They should've told that story instead.

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      • Release date
        • February 9, 2016 (France)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Official site
        • PixL Movie Channel
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Cómo no pedir matrimonio
      • Filming locations
        • Big Bear Lake, California, USA(Lake scenes)
      • Production company
        • Larry Levinson Productions
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        • $1,600,000 (estimated)
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 30 minutes
      • Color
        • Color

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