Confessions of a Womanizer

Confessions of a Womanizer is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed and written by Miguel Ali and starring Gary Busey, C. Thomas Howell, Andrew Lawrence, and Jillian Rose Reed.

Story

Richie is an arrogant guy whose only priority is a new girl every week, until he finds himself in a real relationship with Megan. It causes him to confess his womanizing and how it was sparked by a scar caused years ago. His new best friend, Ginger, a transgender prostitute, helps bring these wounds to the surface.

Cast

Gary Busey as Gary
C. Thomas Howell as Tony
Andrew Lawrence as Ritchie
*Andrew Miller and Jakob Miller as Young Ritchie
Jillian Rose Reed as Megan
Kelly Mantle as Ginger
Nosheen Phoenix as Jasmine
Andrew Caldwell as Matt
Nikki Bella and Brie Bella as Erica and Sally
Patricia de Leon as Patricia

Production

In September 2012, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Jillian Rose Reed would star as Richie's love interest. Filming took place at the Silver Dream Factory Studio in Laguna Hills, California, and at the Harbor House Diner in Sunset Beach, California.

Opening

Confessions of a Womanizer opened nationwide with AMC Theatres on October 14, 2016.

Awards

Confessions of a Womanizer screened at 30 film festivals and won 10 awards. Kelly Mantle, who is genderfluid, made history when the film's producers sought both supporting actor and supporting actress consideration for their performance and Academy of [Motion Picture Arts and Sciences|The Academy] granted the request.