As a teenager, Holly Hamilton is tired of moving every time her single mom, Jean, has another personal meltdown involving second-rate guys. To distract her mother from her latest bad choice, Holly conceives the perfect plan for the perfect man. Holly creates an imaginary secret admirer who will romance Jean and boost her shaky self-esteem through e-mails. When the virtual relationship takes off, Holly finds herself having to produce the suitor, she decides to borrow her friend's charming and handsome Uncle Ben as the face behind the e-mails, notes and gifts. Holly must resort to increasingly desperate measures to keep the ruse alive and protect her mom's newfound happiness.
General Note: English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.Special features: deleted scenes; outtakes; "Mom & me"; "Getting the perfect look;" :The clever clapper;" "Ready, set, soak, shoot;" "The sweet arts - creating the cakes;" feature commentary with filmmakers; On the set with Hilary - blogs and buddies; Hangin' with Hilary; Hangin' with Heather; Chattin' with Chris; coming attractions."
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, John R. Leonetti ; art director, Anastasia Masaro ; editor, Cara Silverman ; music, Christophe Beck ; costume designer, Marie-Sylvie Deveau ; production designer, Jasna Stefanovic.
Participant or Performer Note: Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear, Chris Noth, Aria Wallace.
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MPAA rating: PG; for some mildly suggestive content.