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The Perfect Man
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The Perfect Man

2005-06-17 · 100 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Drama · Family · Romance

Holly is tired of moving every time her mom Jean breaks up with yet another second-rate guy. To distract her mother from her latest bad choice, Holly conceives the perfect plan for the perfect man, an imaginary secret admirer who will romance Jean and boost her self-esteem.

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Directors
Mark Rosman
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hilary DuffHilary DuffHolly Hamilton
Heather LocklearHeather LocklearJean Hamilton
Chris NothChris NothBen Cooper
Mike O'MalleyMike O'MalleyLenny Horton
Ben FeldmanBen FeldmanAdam Forrest
Vanessa LengiesVanessa LengiesAmy Pearl
Caroline RheaCaroline RheaGloria
Kym WhitleyKym WhitleyDolores
Aria WallaceAria WallaceZoe Hamilton
Michelle NoldenMichelle NoldenAmber
Carson KressleyCarson KressleyLance
Curtis FletcherCurtis FletcherWedding Usher
Maggie CastleMaggie CastleWichita Girl
James McGowanJames McGowanJean's Suitor
Gerry MendicinoGerry MendicinoMarket Co-Worker
Philip AkinPhilip AkinEnglish Teacher
Jeff LumbyJeff LumbyDr. Fitch
Monique MojicaMonique MojicaPrincipal Campbell
Marvin KayeMarvin KayeConstruction Worker
Eldridge HyndmanConstruction Worker

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