The Wrong Paris (2025)

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✅ Basic Info

Title: The Wrong Paris (2025) Wikipedia+2Netflix+2
Genre: Romantic comedy OutNow+2Movie Insider+2
Director: Janeen Damian IMDb+1
Screenwriter: Nicole Henrich Wikipedia+1
Main stars: Miranda Cosgrove (as Dawn), Pierson Fodé (as Trey) IMDb+2Vague Visages (Vawg-Vee-Sawj)+2
Release: Streaming on Netflix, premiered September 12 2025. Wikipedia+1
Runtime: Approx 105-107 minutes. Wikipedia+1
Language / Country: English / United States production. nullWikipedia+1

🎬 Plot Summary

Dawn (Miranda Cosgrove) is a small-town waitress and aspiring artist who dreams of studying art in Paris, France. Roger Ebert+2Movie Insider+2
Because she lacks the funds, she joins a reality-dating show called The Honeypot believing the prize will send her to Paris, France. People.com+1
But here comes the twist: the show’s “Paris” is actually Paris, Texas — a ranch in Texas. OutNow+2Movie Insider+2
Dawn plans to get eliminated early so she can take the appearance money and leave — but things change when she meets the cowboy bachelor Trey (Pierson Fodé) and real feelings begin. People.com+1

👥 Cast & Characters

Dawn – Miranda Cosgrove Vague Visages (Vawg-Vee-Sawj)+1
Trey McAllen – Pierson Fodé Vague Visages (Vawg-Vee-Sawj)+1
Lexi Miller – Madison Pettis, a rival contestant. Vague Visages (Vawg-Vee-Sawj)
Rachel – Yvonne Orji, a producer on the show. Vague Visages (Vawg-Vee-Sawj)
Birdie – Frances Fisher, Dawn’s grandmother. Vague Visages (Vawg-Vee-Sawj)+1
Plus supporting cast: Madeleine Arthur, Torrance Coombs, Christin Park, etc. Vague Visages (Vawg-Vee-Sawj)

🎥 Production & Filming

Though set in Texas (Paris, Texas), the film was primarily shot in Canada: Vancouver and Agassiz, British Columbia during Sept-Oct 2024.
Some B-roll/establishing footage may come from Paris, Texas itself.
The production plays with the tropes of reality-dating shows and rom-coms, giving a playful twist.

🧭 Reception – What the Critics Say

Mixed reviews: On Rotten Tomatoes the film has a 67% Tomatometer score (15 reviews) and ~60% audience score.
Some critics were harsh: For example, The Guardian criticized it for weak chemistry and technical flaws. Others found it a fun, escapist rom-com: e.g., Indiana Daily Student said it “finds the right balance of cheesy and charming”.
It also achieved commercial success (in streaming terms): It reached #1 on Netflix’s trending list soon after release.

📌 Why It Might Be Worth Watching (and Why Not)

Pros:

Fun premise: the twist of expecting Paris, France but getting Paris, Texas is playful and engaging.
Good lead chemistry (according to some reviews) and light-hearted tone.
Ideal for a relaxed movie night when you just want a feel-good film.
If you like rom-coms + reality TV show mockery, this blends them.

Cons:

If you’re looking for deep character arcs or innovative storytelling, it might feel formulaic.
Some critics say it leans heavily on clichés and lacks emotional depth.
The setting trick might feel predictable if you’ve seen many similar twist-rom-coms.

🎯 My Take

If I were to sum it up: The Wrong Paris is a light, entertaining romantic comedy with a clever hook (Paris, France vs Paris, Texas) that doesn’t aim to revolutionize the genre, but can hit the right spot if you’re in the mood. If you’re a fan of rom-coms and don’t mind predictable beats, you’ll likely enjoy it. If you prefer something more original or emotionally heavy, you might find it a bit shallow.

The Wrong Paris (2025)