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The Accidental Husband (2008)

“Falling in love...even the expert is confused.”

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Plot

In the heart of New York City, Emma Lloyd thrives as a voice of wisdom and reason in the chaotic world of love with her hit radio talk show, "Real Love". Priding herself on a mature and responsible approach to relationships, her words of advice echo in the ears of countless listeners. With a promising book deal on the horizon and a wedding to her conventional fiancé, Richard, just weeks away, Emma has meticulously shaped her life to reflect her own sensible ideals. However, her carefully constructed world shatters when she discovers she's already married - the result of a prank gone awry. Her accidental husband is none other than Patrick Sullivan, a charismatic fireman with a free-spirited charm that contradicts Emma's structured life. The plot thickens as it is revealed that Patrick was the unseen hand behind this marital farce, a revenge scheme born out of heartbreak when Emma advised his fiancée, Sofia, to call off their wedding on her show. Thrown together by this unexpected twist of fate, Emma embarks on a quest to annul this bewildering marriage. But as she dives into the chaos of Patrick's world, she finds herself drawn to his carefree passion for life, challenging her own button-down views on love. The tension between their diametrically opposed lifestyles gives way to an unexpected admiration, leaving Emma at a crossroads. As her wedding with Richard looms closer, Emma must navigate this tumultuous journey of self-discovery and decide between the safety of her planned life or the thrill of the spontaneous world that Patrick embodies. With her future hanging in the balance, will she choose the comfort of familiarity or risk it all for a leap into the unknown?

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The Accidental Husband is a comedy movie featuring Colin Firth.

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