
Lying to Be Perfect
Directed by Gary Harvey
Produced by Front Street Pictures, Lifetime
A lighthearted TV comedy about self-discovery and female friendship, where a frumpy magazine editor's secret identity as an advice columnist forces her and her friends to confront their insecurities and grow.
Nola Devlin is an unassuming, frumpy magazine editor who is overlooked and teased by her coworkers. Though, when she is behind the glow and anonymity of her computer screen, she becomes the famous advice columnist Belinda Apple. Nola’s friends, tired of being overworked and overweight, band together to create the Cinderella Pact, vowing to lose pounds by following the advice of Belinda Apple. When her secret identity is threatened, Nola is forced to take her own alter ego’s advice. But, as the group of friends drops dress sizes, their real issues are exposed, and better-than-expected life changes begin to blossom.
Questions people ask
Is Lying to Be Perfect violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does Lying to Be Perfect end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Lying to Be Perfect easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Lying to Be Perfect sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is Lying to Be Perfect scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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Like Lying to Be Perfect
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Lying to Be Perfect
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Lying to Be Perfect, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Lying to Be Perfect, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Lying to Be Perfect, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































