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A hard-hitting journo tackles her deadliest beat yet: Tinder before Tinder existed.
TMDB
95

The Assignment (2003)

early-2000s time capsulechaotic rom-com energycareer-woman panic

Overview

A renowned magazine journalist known for her compelling pieces on world affairs has just been given the toughest assignment of her career. The subject of the piece causing her turmoil? Politics? War? Hazardous waste? No, worse than all of those! "Dating in the 21st Century." Unlucky in love, can she rise to the occasion?

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Content warning
journalistdating
work-life balanceperformance of femininitymedia voyeurismintimacy vs. professionalism

Standout Aspects

Costume

Unhinged Y2K fashion archaeology.

Production

Pre-smartphone dating chaos preserved in amber.

Best for:Solo: Nostalgic solo watch with wine and cringe-laughs.·Friends: Roast 2003 fashion choices together.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Softcore content with Jonathan Morgan's signature style.
Jonathan Morgan

Director

Jonathan Morgan

ReleasedSep 23, 2003
Runtime1h 28m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Wicked

Top Cast

Julia Ann

Julia Ann

Mary Price

Kaylani Lei

Kaylani Lei

Melanie

Jessica Drake

Jessica Drake

Tiffany

Rebecca Love

Rebecca Love

Michelle

Charlie

Charlie

Charlie

Rebecca Bardoux

Rebecca Bardoux

Miranda

Nicole Sheridan

Nicole Sheridan

Slave Girl

Alex Sanders

Alex Sanders

'Hot' Carl

Mike Horner

Mike Horner

Jonah

Randy Spears

Randy Spears

Dave

Steve Hatcher

Steve Hatcher

Personal Ads Steve

Voodoo

Voodoo

Master

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was one of Wicked Pictures' rare attempts at mainstream crossover appeal during the early 2000s 'porno chic' boom.

Cultural

The film accidentally documents the exact moment before online dating apps destroyed the 'blind date as social experiment' genre forever.

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