---
title: "A Novel Romance"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-novel-romance-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 141274
imdb_id: "tt1535102"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Novel Romance (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-novel-romance-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Novel Romance is a feature film released in the United States on November 11, 2011, spanning the genres of romance, comedy, and drama with a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes. The film features the tagline that there are two sides to every love story. The plot follows Nate Shepherd, who is in his late forties, and Jenny Sparks, who is in her early thirties, after they meet as complete strangers in a fancy New York eatery while waiting for their better halves following a rotten day. They soon realize they are waiting for each other. Nate loses his girlfriend after getting fired from his job at an ad agency, while Jenny loses her boyfriend to a drug overdose. Following these events, Nate's girlfriend suggests that Nate and Jenny move in together as friends in order to split the rent and ease each other's pain, leading their friendship to grow into something more.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Allie Dvorin
- **Networks / Studios**: M.E.G.A. Films, Studio13, Entertainment One

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Guttenberg** as *Nate Shepard*
- **Milena Govich** as *Jenny Sparks*
- **Shannon Elizabeth** as *Adi Schwartz*
- **Matthew Del Negro** as *Buddy Andrews*
- **Maddie Corman** as *Alexandra Dumar*
- **Jeff Ross** as *Douglas Silver*
- **Kelly Bishop** as *Lily Sparks*
- **James A. Stephens** as *Will Sparks*
- **Wass Stevens** as *Sam Steele*
- **Audra Blaser** as *Raines*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Novel Romance online?
A Novel Romance is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Novel Romance worth watching?
A Novel Romance holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Novel Romance and when was it released?
A Novel Romance is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Novel Romance?
A Novel Romance was directed by Allie Dvorin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Novel Romance — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/141274)
- ['Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything' Review: Heated But Turgid](https://variety.com/)
- [Tell Me Softly review – high-school romance of bad boys and blurred boundaries | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)

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