The Pretender
The Pretender
1987, English. Directed by Dave Christiano.
How does a worldly high school guy start dating an unsuspecting Christian girl? He becomes...the pretender.
A skirt-chasing teenager pretends to adopt the practices of Christianity to impress a girl... only to find himself slowly genuinely becoming one of them.
- Runtime
- 0h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dave Christiano
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How long is The Pretender?
The Pretender runs 38 minutes (0h 38m).
Does The Pretender have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Pretender on?
The Pretender isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pretender?
If you liked The Pretender, try Light of the World, I Believe, The Forge.
Who directed The Pretender?
The Pretender (1987) was directed by Dave Christiano and stars Mark Rose, Dan Addington, Crystal Robbins.