Funny Thing About Love
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| Directed by | Adam White |
| Written by | Adam White |
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| Cinematography | Aiden Chapparone |
| Edited by | Joshua Oram |
| Music by | Robert Allen Elliott |
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| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Funny Thing About Love is a 2021 American romantic comedy film directed by Adam White and starring Jon Heder, Summer Bellessa, Kevan Moezzi, Jason Gray, Brooke White, Pat Finn (in his final film role), Alaina Beauloye, and Barry Corbin.
Premise
A successful business woman takes her boyfriend home for Thanksgiving, only to find her family is trying to reunite her with her lost love.
Cast
- Summer Bellessa as Samantha
- Kevan Moezzi as Luke
- Jason Gray as Bryce
- Jon Heder as Charlie
- Brooke White as Annie
- Pat Finn as John
- Alaina Beauloye as Linda
- Brady Ellsworth as Truman
- Taylor Moriarty as Peyton
- Landen Adams as Michael
- Barry Corbin as Grandpa Joe
Production
In an interview with Screen Rant, Heder spoke about the film, stating, "It's a rom-co. A little Hallmark-style - it's like a Hallmark movie with comedy in it, actual tried comedy, and it works. It's an ensemble piece with a lot of funny actors at a big family gathering around Thanksgiving during the Thanksgiving break."[1]
Release
In October 2021, Gravitas Ventures acquired the distribution rights to Funny Thing About Love. They gave the film a limited theatrical release, alongside a digital release, on December 3, 2021.[2][3]
Reception
Tara McNamara of Common Sense Media gave the film a mixed review, criticizing the script as "nothing special," but praising Heder and Corbin's performances.[4]
References
- ^ "Jon Heder Interview: Funny Thing About Love". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ "Indie Rom-Com 'Funny Thing About Love' Gets U.S. Release In Gravitas Ventures Deal". Variety. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ "Jon Heder & Barry Corbin in Comedy 'Funny Thing About Love' Trailer". First Showing. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
- ^ "Funny Thing About Love Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved March 14, 2025.