Film

The Truth About Cats & Dogs 1996

Directed by Michael Lehmann

  • Comedy, Romance
  • 93 min
  • PG-13

Brian's about to discover the woman he loves isn't the woman he loves.

A successful veterinarian and radio show host with low self-esteem asks her model friend to impersonate her when a handsome man wants to see her.

ComedyRomancephotographerveterinarianblind datemodelphoto shootlow self esteemradio show hostdumb blondeactressswitching places

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