The Movie Star and the Cowboy

Isabella is a city-based actress who secures a coveted role playing a rancher. To prepare for the part, her studio sends her to a real ranch to learn the lifestyle. However, the owner, Hunter, is preoccupied with preventing his business from collapsing and has little time to assist her. The two must find a way to save the ranch while Isabella attempts to secure her lead role.

This Canadian TV movie was directed by Jim Cliffe, following his work on Food for the Heart and Been There All Along in 2023. It stars MacKenzie Porter as Isabella and Toby Levins as Hunter, with supporting roles played by Dalias Blake, Dave Kenneth MacKinnon, Beth Fotheringham, and Shay Galor. The screenplay was written by Alessandra Brook and produced by Cjay Boisclair and Jeremy Kulyk through Champlain Media, Reel One Entertainment, and CMW Valley Productions.

Released on July 24, 2023, the film blends elements of comedy, drama, and romance over a 90-minute runtime. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.2/10 based on 292 votes on IMDb and a slightly higher score of 6.6/10 from 24 votes on TMDB.