The Perfect Man is a 2005 American comedy-drama film directed by Mark Rosman and written by Gina Wendkos. The film follows the story of Holly Hamilton (played by Hilary Duff), a teenager who is tired of moving from city to city every time her mother, Jean (played by Heather Locklear), gets into a new relationship. To distract her mother from her latest romantic failure, Holly creates an imaginary secret admirer for Jean, who she names "Ben Cooper." As the virtual relationship between Jean and Ben progresses, Holly finds herself in increasingly absurd situations as she tries to keep up the illusion. She enlists the help of her friend's charming and handsome uncle, Chris Noth, to play the role of Ben and send letters and gifts to Jean. However, things get complicated when Jean decides it's time to meet Ben in person, forcing Holly to come up with even more outrageous schemes to keep her plan from falling apart. The film explores themes of family dynamics, self-esteem, and love in all its forms. Despite its comedic tone, it also touches on deeper issues such as loneliness and vulnerability. The Perfect Man features a talented cast that includes Hilary Duff in the lead role, along with Heather Locklear, Chris Noth, Benjamin Bratt (brief appearance), Melissa McCarthy (cameo appearance), and many others who add depth and humor to this charming movie experience.

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The Perfect Man was released in theaters on June 17, 2005.