Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- sincere
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a pleasant, good-natured romantic comedy elevated by Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving's chemistry, even if its formula is familiar.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Antonio and Olivia must present themselves as a couple to manage paparazzi scrutiny and conceal Olivia's relationship with Vincent.
A Beverly Hills parking valet becomes entangled with a famous actress, a billionaire lover, and affluent Los Angeles social circles while remaining rooted in his family life.
Paparazzi, social media, and public image management motivate the fake-boyfriend arrangement and shape the characters' behavior.
Antonio's family and the surrounding network of lovers, spouses, and friends become involved in sustaining or challenging the public fiction.
Films like The Valet, and why
The Proposal
shared fake relationship premise, romantic comedy tone, and class differences
Notting Hill
shared fish-out-of-water comedy, celebrity romance, and warm ensemble dynamics
Green Card
shared mistaken-identity romance, social performance, and breezy comedic energy
Crazy Rich Asians
shared cross-cultural romance, family involvement, and feel-good comedic tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Wong
- Release Date
- 2022-05-11
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (686)
Cast
- Eugenio Derbez
- Samara Weaving
- Max Greenfield
- Betsy Brandt
- Marisol Nichols
- Amaury Nolasco
- Carmen Salinas
- Noemi Gonzalez
- Armando Hernández
- Carlos Santos
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Valet about?
- A humble Beverly Hills valet becomes the public face of a movie star’s carefully staged romance, with unexpected feelings complicating the arrangement.
- What is The Valet like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Valet as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Valet violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Valet.
- What did critics think of The Valet?
- Critics generally found the film a pleasant, good-natured romantic comedy elevated by Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving's chemistry, even if its formula is familiar.
- Which films are like The Valet?
- Films with a similar feel include The Proposal, Notting Hill, Green Card, and Crazy Rich Asians.
- How long is The Valet?
- The Valet runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Valet?
- In United States, The Valet streams on Hulu.
