Funny Thing About Love

Funny Thing About Love is a 2021 American romantic comedy film directed by Adam White and starring Jon Heder, Summer Bellessa, Kevan Moezzi, Jason Gray, Brooke White, Pat Finn, Alaina Beauloye, and Barry Corbin.

Premise

A successful business woman takes her boyfriend home for Thanksgiving, only to find her family is trying to reunite her with her lost love.

Cast

Summer Bellessa as Samantha
Kevan Moezzi as Luke
Jason Gray as Bryce
Jon Heder as Charlie
Brooke White as Annie
Pat Finn as John
Alaina Beauloye as Linda
Brady Ellsworth as Truman
Taylor Moriarty as Peyton
Landen Adams as Michael
Barry Corbin as Grandpa Joe

Production

In an interview with Screen Rant, Heder spoke about the film, stating, "It's a rom-co. A little Hallmark-style - it's like a Hallmark movie with comedy in it, actual tried comedy, and it works. It's an ensemble piece with a lot of funny actors at a big family gathering around Thanksgiving during the Thanksgiving break."

Release

In October 2021, Gravitas Ventures acquired the distribution rights to Funny Thing About Love. They gave the film a limited theatrical release, alongside a digital release, on December 3, 2021.

Reception

Tara McNamara of Common Sense Media gave the film a mixed review, criticizing the script as "nothing special," but praising Heder and Corbin's performances.