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IMDB Rating: 7.1

IMDB Votes: 6000

Genere: Comedy, Romance, Sport

Country: USA

Duration: 88 min

Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, sweet, semi serious, realistic, witty, funny, romantic, sentimental