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''The Opposite Sex'', also known under the working title of ''A Bet's A Bet'', is a 2014 small-budget indie film that was directed by Jennifer Finnigan and Jonathan Silverman, and is their co-directorial
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. It was released to Blu-ray on October 22, 2014, in Sweden and Finland and received a United States release on May 21, 2015. The film was also released to theaters overseas as ''Poskromić Playboya''. The film stars Kristin Chenoweth, Mena Suvari,
Eric Roberts Eric Anthony Roberts (born April 18, 1956) is an American actor. His career began with a leading role in ''King of the Gypsies'' (1978) for which he received his first Golden Globe Award nomination. He was nominated again at the Golden Globes fo ...
, Jennifer Finnigan, and
Geoff Stults Geoffrey Manton Stults (born December 15, 1977) is an American actor. His first regular roles on television included '' 7th Heaven'', '' October Road'', and '' Happy Town''. He went on to star as Major Walter Sherman on '' The Finder'', Sgt. Pete ...
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Synopsis

Vince (
Geoff Stults Geoffrey Manton Stults (born December 15, 1977) is an American actor. His first regular roles on television included '' 7th Heaven'', '' October Road'', and '' Happy Town''. He went on to star as Major Walter Sherman on '' The Finder'', Sgt. Pete ...
) is a successful, driven divorce attorney who is a notorious womanizer, having affairs with his clients. He is intrigued, however, when he meets the competitive Jane ( Mena Suvari), a young divorcee who resents men. The two agree to a series of bets where the winner decides the fate of the loser. Neither expects to fall in love.


Cast

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Geoff Stults Geoffrey Manton Stults (born December 15, 1977) is an American actor. His first regular roles on television included '' 7th Heaven'', '' October Road'', and '' Happy Town''. He went on to star as Major Walter Sherman on '' The Finder'', Sgt. Pete ...
as Vince * Mena Suvari as Jane * Kristin Chenoweth as Mrs. Kemp * Josh Hopkins as Kenny * Jennifer Finnigan as Stephanie *
Josh Cooke Joshua Gregory Cooke is an American actor, songwriter, comedian and musician. Personal life Cooke was born in Philadelphia and attended Harriton High School, a small public high school in suburban Rosemont. He was a member of Harriton Theater ...
as Kendrick *
Eric Roberts Eric Anthony Roberts (born April 18, 1956) is an American actor. His career began with a leading role in ''King of the Gypsies'' (1978) for which he received his first Golden Globe Award nomination. He was nominated again at the Golden Globes fo ...
as Mr. Campbell * Dana Ashbrook as Gary *
Debra Jo Rupp Debra Jo Rupp (born February 24, 1951) is an American actress best known for her roles as Kitty Forman on the Fox sitcom ''That '70s Show'' and its sequel series ''That '90s Show'', and Alice Knight-Buffay on the third through fifth seasons of ...
as Tracy * Jonathan Silverman as Tom * Kenan Thompson as Mitch * Julie Ann Dawson as Hot Club Girl *
Jennifer Jostyn Jennifer Jostyn is an American actress. Early life and education Born in Boston, Jostyn attended Walnut Hill School for the Performing Arts. Career She has appeared in many movies since the early 1990s, including ''House of 1000 Corpses'', ...
as Regina * Bridget Everett as Stella * Jackie Moore as Madison * Joey Fatone as Emcee *
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as Hot Mess


Reception

''StarPulse'' rated the film favorably, writing "Light, fluffy, but also very witty in its writing, "''A Bet's A Bet''" is harmless enjoyable fun fare." ''Interia Film'' heavily criticized the film, as they felt that there was no chemistry between its lead stars and that the film's comedy was outdated.


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