Love Hard
2021, English. Directed by Hernán Jiménez.
A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love.
An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for Christmas, only to discover that she's been catfished. But the object of her affection actually lives in the same town, and the guy who duped her offers to set them up if she pretends to be his own girlfriend for the holidays.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,665 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Love Hard
Love Hard is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 November 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Mackey, Rebecca Ewing
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Love Hard: quick answers
Is Love Hard worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,665 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love Hard?
Love Hard runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Love Hard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love Hard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love Hard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Love Hard yet.
Which OTT platform is Love Hard on?
Love Hard is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love Hard?
If you liked Love Hard, try Your Christmas or Mine?, EXmas, Your Christmas or Mine 2.
Who directed Love Hard?
Love Hard (2021) was directed by Hernán Jiménez and stars Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet.