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For a Good Time, Call... (2012): A Raunchy, Heartfelt Gem You Probably Missed

Strip away the sex jokes, and For a Good Time, Call... is a classic "odd couple" story. The real climax isn't a romantic kiss; it's a raw, ugly-cry fight in a diner where both women finally admit they need each other. It’s The Odd Couple meets Broad City with a dial tone. The Verdict for MoviesDrives Readers Rating: 4/5 (Stream it tonight)

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But here at , we love digging into the movies that drive something unexpected. And this 2012 indie comedy? It drives straight into the awkward, hilarious, and surprisingly sweet territory of female friendship, financial desperation, and phone sex. The Setup: From Enemies to... Business Partners? Lauren (Lauren Miller Rogen, who also co-wrote the film) is a prim, controlling, slightly neurotic young woman who gets dumped by her boyfriend. Katie (Ari Graynor) is a loud, sexually liberated, free-spirited party girl who talks a mile a minute.

Fans of Bridesmaids , Trainwreck , or Sleeping with Other People . Anyone who enjoys raunchy comedies with a massive heart. For a Good Time, Call

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They hate each other. A past college incident left them as mortal enemies. The real climax isn't a romantic kiss; it's

Yes, there are graphic phone calls. Yes, there is a scene involving a "garbage bag full of dildos." But the film never feels exploitative. It’s actually a sharp commentary on the gig economy before we even called it that. How far will you go to pay your bills? And can you find pride in a job others look down on?