Five Dates (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2020, Five Dates is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul Raschid, running about 90 minutes. “An interactive rom-com about the unpredictable world of digital dating. With five potential female matches, Vinny explores whether compatibility, chemistry and connection is still possible in” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vinny, a millennial from London, joins a dating app for the first time while living in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. With five potential female matches, Vinny must pluck up courage to video date with wildly different personalities, starring Mandip Gill and Georgia Hirst. The viewer’s choices will define Vinny’s interactions with each date and their interest in seeing him again. Amidst a branching, multi-directional chain of conversation topics and deep-dive questions, Vinny is faced with digital game dates, awkward scenarios and unexpected truths. Five Dates is an exploration of the unpredictable modern dating experience, which follows an average single man as he navigates the world of digital dating. Through his journey, the decisions the viewer makes for him will challenge their own conceptions of attraction and compatibility.
Who’s in it. Five Dates stars Mandip Gill as Shaina, Georgia Hirst as Grace, Marisa Abela as Maya and Taheen Modak as Vinny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Five Dates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Dates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Dates tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Dates (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Dates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Dates worth watching?
- Five Dates holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Dates?
- Five Dates stars Mandip Gill, Georgia Hirst, Marisa Abela, Taheen Modak and Sinead Harnett.
- When was Five Dates released?
- Five Dates was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.