Love Hard (2021)
A whimsical holiday catfish scheme blossoms into unexpected romance, proving love finds a way.
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.
How intense is Love Hard?
Love Hard has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs wholesome.
What Love Hard feels like
- Tone
- cozyfeel goodwhimsicalromanticheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream Love Hard
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Love Hard for you?
Is Love Hard scary?
No. Love Hard is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Love Hard gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Love Hard sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is Love Hard?
Love Hard runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Love Hard?
Love Hard is streaming on Netflix.
Does Love Hard have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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