A grieving boy's radio call sparks a whimsical, cross-country romance, proving love finds a way.
Cozy and feel-good, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
It stays inside its PG, with mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Across the country, an engaged woman becomes convinced that they belong together, despite their never having met. Will their paths collide despite the odds?
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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