Love Hard (2021)
Kernel Score: 75% · 1,589 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2021-11-05
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch Love Hard
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Love Hard is a romantic comedy involving online dating deception (catfishing) and a fake-relationship plot around the holidays.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Romantic comedy content involving dating, catfishing, and a fake-boyfriend arrangement typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Hernán Jiménez
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
Love Hard FAQ
Is Love Hard good?
Love Hard has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,589 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Love Hard?
In the US you can stream Love Hard on Netflix.
Is Love Hard OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Love Hard is a romantic comedy involving online dating deception (catfishing) and a fake-relationship plot around the holidays.
What movies are like Love Hard?
If you liked Love Hard, try The Kissing Booth 2, Serendipity, The Holiday and Welcome to the Dollhouse.