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A Perfect Pairing

A Perfect Pairing is a 2022 American romantic comedy film directed by Stuart McDonald.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

A Perfect Pairing is a 2022 American romantic comedy film directed by Stuart McDonald. The film stars Victoria Justice and Adam Demos and follows an ambitious Los Angeles wine executive who travels to an Australian sheep station to win a major client and becomes romantically involved with a local worker. It premiered on Netflix on May 19, 2022.

Plot

The film follows Lola Alvarez, a wine-company executive who quits her job after a coworker takes credit for her work. She travels to Australia to pursue a new client and ends up working on a sheep farm, where she develops a connection with Max.

Cast

The principal cast includes Victoria Justice as Lola Alvarez and Adam Demos as Max. Luca Sardelis and Samantha Tolj also appear in supporting roles.

Release

A Perfect Pairing was released on Netflix on May 19, 2022. It is listed as a Netflix original romantic comedy film.

Reception

The film received mixed-to-positive reactions from reviewers, with many noting its familiar romantic-comedy formula and the chemistry between the lead actors.

Key facts

  • The film is an American romantic comedy released in 2022.
  • Victoria Justice plays Lola Alvarez, a Los Angeles wine executive.
  • Adam Demos plays Max, a local Australian station manager.
  • The story centers on Lola working at an Australian sheep farm to secure a client.
  • The film was released globally on Netflix.
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Canadian context

The film is available to Canadian viewers through Netflix, which makes it accessible to Canadian audiences as part of the platform's international film catalogue.

Frequently asked questions

What is A Perfect Pairing about?
It follows a Los Angeles wine executive who travels to Australia to win a client and finds romance while working on a sheep farm.
Who directed A Perfect Pairing?
The film was directed by Stuart McDonald.
Who stars in A Perfect Pairing?
Victoria Justice stars as Lola Alvarez, and Adam Demos plays Max.
When was A Perfect Pairing released?
It was released on Netflix on May 19, 2022.
What genre is A Perfect Pairing?
It is a romantic comedy film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Perfect_Pairing
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, cast, and Netflix release date
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81241465
    Supports: Official synopsis, starring cast, genre, and release platform
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_perfect_pairing
    Supports: Genre, runtime, and synopsis
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15215512/
    Supports: Plot summary and film details
  5. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/18/movies/a-perfect-pairing-review.html
    Supports: Release context, plot description, and reception
  6. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/a-perfect-pairing/umc.cmc.1nv62xik2xbymtttgzu87uvqo
    Supports: Plot and character names