Added to Prime Video on Sunday, Mar 10, 2024 Dating Amber is a heartfelt coming-of-age comedy-drama that transports us to 1995 in The Curragh, Ireland. Here, we meet Eddie and Amber, two closeted teenagers grappling with their identities in a conservative rural town. To escape the rampant speculation about their sexualities, they hatch a plan to fake a heterosexual relationship. This arrangement, however, evolves as they confront their truths, with Amber aiming for a liberating life in London, and Eddie facing pressure to join the Irish Army. Their journey is an exploration of friendship, identity, and the quest for acceptance.
Length: 1h 32m
Genre: Coming-of-Age, Comedy-Drama, LGBTQ+
This Title is: Heartwarming and Insightful
Dating Amber is New on Prime Video in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Fionn O’Shea as Eddie Cotter
- Lola Petticrew as Amber Keenan
- Sharon Horgan as Hannah Cotter
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Sweet but crude coming-of-age comedy ponders teen sexuality.
Trivia
- Dating Amber was originally titled Beards.
- The film is set in 1995, during a time when Ireland was significantly more conservative regarding LGBTQ+ issues.
- Dating Amber has a Tomatometer rating of 94% based on 52 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10 on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Combining humor with deep emotional undertones, Dating Amber stands out as an insightful look into the struggles of coming of age and self-acceptance in a less accepting era. The film’s portrayal of a fake relationship to navigate societal pressures, alongside its exploration of friendship and identity, resonates with a broad audience. Critics and viewers alike have praised the performances, especially of the leads, for their authenticity and chemistry. While its plot treads familiar ground, the movie’s setting and context offer fresh perspectives, making it a memorable and affecting experience.
Critic Scores
Dating Amber has received a great review by the critics
