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Dating Amber

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A closeted gay teen and his lesbian counterpart pretend to be a couple to avoid suspicion.
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Critics Consensus

Dating Amber colors outside the rom-com lines to tell a sweetly poignant story about friendship and self-acceptance.

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Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter Nov 21, 2020
An adorable look at friendship between two queer kids. Go to Full Review
Christy Lemire Breakfast All Day Nov 21, 2020
7.4/10
I like this a lot. It's really sweet. Go to Full Review
Tracy Brown Los Angeles Times Nov 11, 2020
Not all of the ancillary characters and their stories are fully developed in the film's quick 92 minutes, but "Dating Amber" convincingly channels the angst and awkwardness that can be a part of teenagers' struggles with their identity. Go to Full Review
Ben Turner The Pink Lens Aug 31, 2021
4/5
A truthful and clever comedy that captures the purity of a beautiful friendship and the essence of two burgeoning but shy sexual awakenings. Go to Full Review
Sarah Ward Concrete Playground Jul 10, 2021
In this amusing and astute gem, O'Shea and Petticrew put in wonderfully nuanced and layered performances that bring depth and emotion to every frame. Go to Full Review
Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ Jul 6, 2021
3.5/5
Dating Amber is a likeable and well-put-together film. By the time it reaches its utterly predestined conclusion, you'll be happy enough to have seen it too. Go to Full Review
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David Freyne

Director

Fionn O'Shea

Eddie

Lola Petticrew

Amber

Sharon Horgan

Hannah

Barry Ward

Ian

Simone Kirby

Jill

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Synopsis A closeted gay teen and his lesbian counterpart pretend to be a couple to avoid suspicion.
Director
David Freyne
Producer
John Keville, Rachael O'Kane
Screenwriter
David Freyne
Production Co
Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, BNP Paribas Fortis Film Fund, Particular Crowd, Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), VOO, Wrong Men, Altitude Film Entertainment, BE TV, Atomic 80, Screen Ireland
Genre
Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 10, 2020
Runtime
1h 32m
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