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Release Year2012
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes6
DirectorDean Hewison
WritersSam Dickson, Richard Falkner, Dean Hewison
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsHow to Meet Girls from a Distance
About How to Meet Girls from a Distance
The peeping tom rom-com ‘How To Meet Girls From A Distance’ is a funny and heartwarming film that looks at how far we go for a crush. Premiering in Wellington as part of the New Zealand International Film Festival, How To Meet Girls From A Distance tells the story of Toby. Trying to win the heart of the beautiful Phoebe, he is determined to become the man of her dreams.
Directed by Dean Hewison, How to Meet Girls from a Distance leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Falkner, Scarlet Hemingway, Jonny Brugh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2012.
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