Hossein
8/10As a wise man once said: "Anything you'd expect from a Christmas movie, no more, no less"
Reviewed on December 31, 2021
Love Hard(2021)
A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love.
6.9(1,646)1h 45m2021-11-05
ComedyRomance
Love Hard Synopsis
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.
Love Hard (2021) is a comedy and romance film directed by Hernán Jiménez, released on November 5, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet and James Saito. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,646 ratings.
- Director:
- Hernán Jiménez
- Writers:
- Daniel Mackey, Rebecca Ewing
- Producers:
- Mary Viola, McG
- Cinematographer:
- Shane Hurlbut
- Composer:
- Mark Orton
- Production:
- Wonderland Sound and Vision
- Status:
- Released
Love Hard (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Love Hard before you stream it.
Love Hard Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nina Dobrev
as Natalie Bauer
Jimmy O. Yang
as Josh Lin
Darren Barnet
as Tag
James Saito
as Bob Lin
Rebecca Staab
as Barb Lin
Harry Shum Jr.
as Owen Lin
Mikaela Hoover
as Chelsea Lin
Matty Finochio
as Lee
Heather McMahan
as Kerry
Fletcher Donovan
as Eric
Kwasi Thomas
as Adam
Sean Depner
as Chip
Key crew
Directed by Hernán Jiménez, written by Daniel Mackey and Rebecca Ewing, produced by Mary Viola and McG.
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Love Hard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 1,646 ratings.
Alunauwie
7/10Love Hard captures the messy beauty of modern romance — where screens connect hearts as easily as they disguise lies. Natalie, a hopeful writer tired of failed relationships, believes she’s finally found “the one” in Josh, only to discover she’s been catfished. What begins as deception slowly transforms into an unexpected journey of honesty and vulnerability. Despite its lighthearted tone and festive charm, the…
Reviewed on November 11, 2025
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Love Hard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love Hard online?
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Love Hard (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Love Hard?
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The main cast of Love Hard (2021) includes Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet, James Saito and Rebecca Staab. The film was directed by Hernán Jiménez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Love Hard released?
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Love Hard was released on November 5, 2021 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Love Hard worth watching?
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Love Hard (2021) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,646 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Love Hard?
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Yes. The official Love Hard trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.