Things Like This

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Things Like This

2025

1h 38m

Romance

Comedy

LGBTQ+

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9 Reviews

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Zack Anthony, a struggling writer, and Zack Mandel, a talent agent assistant trapped in a failing relationship, meet by chance at a showcase. Their connection begins with a small act of kindness and grows after a disastrous but comedic first date. As they spend more time together, they uncover a surprising shared past that feels like fate. Despite personal challenges, misunderstandings, and life’s twists, their bond deepens as they navigate what could be the start of something special.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Aug 9

71/100

I’m a niche inside a niche. The thing is so many queer centric films never get audio description. This isn’t the first I’ve seen this year, and it won’t be the last. But dang it, I deserve to feel represented. I can follow Things Like This.

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Marlon Wallace

The M Report (WBOC.com)

Jul 12

...there is no gimmick here and the premise isn't predicated on a lie or some kind of deception. There is a misunderstanding that happens later, but it's refreshing that the characters here are simply open and honest with each other about their feelings.

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

06/09/2025

6.5/10

With humor, heart, and a dash of campy charm, writer/director Talisman delivers a relatable LGBTQ+ love story that leans into the rom-com formula while bringing something honest and personal to the screen.

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Lisa Johnson Mandell

AtHomeInHollywood.com

05/28/2025

This isn’t just a “feel-good” movie—it’s a celebration of queer love that refuses to apologize for existing. In a media landscape still lacking meaningful LGBTQ+ representation, director Max Talisman has created something both necessary and entertaining.

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John Paul King

Washington Blade

05/23/2025

After all, it’s as much a “feel-good” movie as it is a love story, and the fact that we actually do feel good when the final credits role is more than enough to earn it our hearty recommendation.

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Rubén Rosario

MiamiArtZine

05/21/2025

Talisman is an engaging figure in front of the camera, but behind it, he still has a long way to go. He doesn't make us believe Zack and Zack's grounded yet hopeful fairy tale,

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Martin S

06/10/2025

Silly movie! Horrible continuity.

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zaxe

05/29/2025

Wonderful story and screenplay. Something for so many of us who doubt our worthiness to be truly loved and to fight love. To let it in when it does find us and not blow it all up because don’t think we deserve it. Cannot wait to be able to add this one to my personal library. Indie film that absolutely deserves to be everywhere on the big screen. Massive thanks to the backers of this wonderful and delightful film! In today’s world, we need so many more of these.

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Zamna

05/27/2025

Poorly written. No attention to detail.

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Joel G

05/26/2025

Best film of the summer!!

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Robhan

05/22/2025

Unfortunately acting was not good and or believable. Story was not good either

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Ilene

05/21/2025

It was amusing and cute and had a good flow to it.

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Zack Anthony, a struggling writer, and Zack Mandel, a talent agent assistant trapped in a failing relationship, meet by chance at a showcase. Their connection begins with a small act of kindness and grows after a disastrous but comedic first date. As they spend more time together, they uncover a surprising shared past that feels like fate. Despite personal challenges, misunderstandings, and life’s twists, their bond deepens as they navigate what could be the start of something special.

Director: Max Talisman
Producer: Max Talisman, Buzz Koenig, Danny Chavarriaga
Screenwriter: Max Talisman
Distributor: MPX Releasing
Production Co: Malibu, Bro Productions
Genre: Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 16, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 10, 2025
Runtime: 1h 38m