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The Love Hypothesis

A sharp-witted PhD candidate launches a faux romance with a brilliant yet aloof professor to prove her dating life isn’t falling apart. Their staged relationship, meant as a harmless science experiment, sparks unexpected chemistry.

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The Love Hypothesis
Romance
Comedy
Release Date
September 23, 2026
Director
Claire Scanlon
Writers
Sarah Rothschild

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  • Headshot of Lili Reinhart
    Lili Reinhart
    Olive Smith
  • headshot Of Tom Bateman
    Tom Bateman
    Dr. Adam Carlsen
  • Headshot Of Rachel Marsh
    Rachel Marsh
    Anh
  • Headshot Of Nicholas Duvernay
    Nicholas Duvernay
    Jeremy
Director
Claire Scanlon

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