Puppy Love
Movie Details:
| Also known as | Ljubezen na prvi hov |
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Romantic, Comedy |
| Release date | August 18, 2023 |
| Running time | 1hr 46min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Lucy Hale, Grant Gustin, Nore Davis, Michael Hitchcock, Jane Seymour |
| Directed by | Richard Alan Reid, Nick Fabiano |
| Written by | Greg Glienna, Peter Stass, Kirsten Guenther, Dan Scheinkman, Richard Alan Reid |
| Produced by | Michael Philip, Jason Moring |
| Cinematography by | Stephen Chandler Whitehead |
| Edited by | Suzanne Spangler, Lauren Stewart |
| Music by | Ian Livingstone |
| Casting by | Judy Lee, Barbara J. McCarthy |
| Production Design by | Olga Devuyst |
| Art Direction by | Adrian Traquair |
| Set Decoration by | Haylee Sawchuk |
| Costume Design by | Olga Barsky |
| Production Company | Amazon Studios Lionsgate BuzzFeed Studios CR8IV DNA Garlin Pictures |
| Distributor | Amazon Freevee |
Cast & Characters:
- Lucy Hale as Nicole Matthew
- Grant Gustin as Max Stevenson
- Nore Davis as Sid
- Christine Lee as Shay
- Alessandro Miro as Hunter Fosterini
- Jane Seymour as Diane Matthews
- Corey Woods as Harper
- Michael Hitchcock as Dr. Hert
- Sarah Peguero as Naomi
- Ali Karr as Alistair
- Dolores Drake as Blossom
- Marc Gaudet as Sterling
- Santa Tom Kliner as Hank
- Carlos Rodriguez as Carlos
- Henrietta Johnson as Stacey Dorin
- Nimet Kanji as Dr. Kane
- Christian Oniah as Child
- Piper Dacosta as Elementary School Kid 2
- Lyndsey Wong as Teacher
- Frank Sikunzuri as Delivery Guy
- Brody Wellmaker as Chaim
- Cam Woodman as Open Mic MC
- Dan Tait as Open Mic Singer
- Willow Wood as Elementary School Kid 1
- Rachel Risen as Lorraine
- D.J. Mausner as Pharmacist
- Kendra Hesketh as Holier Than Thou
- Summer Testawich as Dog Park Kid
- Britney Mocca as Pet Receptionist
- Mia Harris as Sweet Dog Owner
- Melanie Chan as Barista
- Stephen Chandler Whitehead as Karaoke Singer
- Douglas Mpindiwa as Waiter
- Nathaniel Lee-Ran as Waiter
- Essy as Chloe
- Tia as Chloe
- Fancy Pants as Channing
Storyline:
After a disastrous first date, Nicole and Max vow to lose each other’s numbers until their dogs find a love match. Hilariously mismatched Nicole and Max are forced to become responsible co-parents, but end up finding love themselves.
About Movie:
“Puppy Love” was inspired by BuzzFeed’s 2015 short film series for Purina Puppy Chow, “Puppyhood,” and produced by BuzzFeed Studios in collaboration with Lionsgate.
The film was produced by Michael Philip and Jason Moring, with Richard Alan Reid, Jonah Peretti, Brian Etting, and Josh Etting serving as executive producers. Directed by Richard Alan Reid and Nick Fabiano, the screenplay was written by Greg Glienna, Peter Stass, Kirsten Guenther, Dan Scheinkman, and Reid. Lucy Hale, Grant Gustin, Jane Seymour, Michael Hitchcock, and Nore Davis starred in the lead roles.
Principal photography took place in Canada in mid-2022.
In June 2023, Amazon Freevee acquired the rights to the Lionsgate film. “Puppy Love” was released on August 18, 2023.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | N/A |
| Worldwide Collection | $66,178 |