Spinster

Spinster is a Canadian comedy about a woman named Gaby who is left by her partner on her thirty-ninth birthday. Facing the prospect of turning forty while single, she struggles with the fear of loneliness and societal stereotypes regarding unmarried women. Gaby manages a catering business that focuses on weddings, a job that frequently reminds her of her own missing milestones. While she initially feels pressured to find a new relationship, she eventually decides to stop the exhausting cycle of dating to focus on her own well-being and childhood dreams.

The film was directed by Andrea Dorfman, marking the first in a list of three directed works that includes Hairy Legs and Homeless to Home. The screenplay was written by Jennifer Deyell. The movie stars Chelsea Peretti in the lead role as Gaby, supported by a cast that includes Susan Kent, Amy Groening, Charlie Boyle, Nadia Tonen, and Jonathan Watton. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 5.9 based on 1,200 votes, while it has a slightly lower rating of 5.6 on TMDB from 32 votes.