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Key Features:
Romantic comedy, Family expectations, Cultural clash, Independence, Artistic ambition, Misunderstanding, Fake relationship, Africa, Father-daughter relationship, Self-discovery
Tone:
humorous, whimsical, earnest
Target Audience:
Romantic comedy fans, Family audiences, Viewers interested in cultural themes, Those seeking lighthearted entertainment
Emotional Arc:
['Frustration → Deception → Acceptance']

Love Jacked

2018-12-07
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Maya, a headstrong 28-year-old with artistic ambitions – a strong contrast to what her father Ed wants: a dutiful daughter to run the family store. Ed is shocked when Maya takes her assertions of independence a step further and decides to travel to Africa for inspiration and returns with a fiancé who is not quite what he seems.

Genres
Romance, Comedy
Cast
Amber Stevens West, Keith David, Lyriq Bent, Mike Epps, Marla Gibbs, Nicole Lyn, Shamier Anderson
Crew
Linda Eskeland, Alfons Adetuyi
Rating
6.1(155 votes)
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Rust and Bone
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A Hologram for the King

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Toni Erdmann
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Royal Hearts
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Love Addict
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About Last Night

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Bacon on the Side
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Ready to Mingle
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The White Masai
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Happy Ending
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Barbecue
Barbecue(2014)
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6.419

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Holiday in the Wild

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Paradise: Love
6.7

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The Beautician and the Beast

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Birthday Girl
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Good on Paper
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Head Full of Honey
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The Tall Guy
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Los Leones
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The Swing of Things
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Cuban Fury
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