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2014 • 82 min • Comedy · Romance · Family · TV Movie

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Synopsis

Portland book editor Natalie Holland has chosen the wrong guy – another underachiever – once again. With her life going nowhere fast, she accepts a job offer from publisher and friend Avery Goldstein and moves to Los Angeles. A woman of depth and principle, Portland chic Natalie is a fish out of water in LA. Things only get worse when she learns she’s been hired to edit the latest romance novel from bestselling author Beverly Wilcox, a powerful, glamorous and intimidating figure straight out of "The Devil Wears Prada".

Our family guide

Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

26 reviews

63 Audience · 26 · 100%

Portland book editor Natalie moves to Los Angeles for a new job, only to discover she's editing a romance novel for a demanding bestselling author. She navigates the superficial LA scene while dealing with her career and personal life. This TV movie explores themes of finding your place and pursuing your dreams.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Characters occasionally drink wine in social settings.
Some mild romantic tension, no intimate scenes.

What it models well

Finding your place
Pursuing career goals
Standing up for yourself
Building new friendships

Talk about it after

What makes someone a good friend?
How can you adapt to new environments?
Why is it important to be true to yourself?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Perfect on Paper. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.