IMDb 5.7 2008 HD

Flirting with Forty

Flirting with Forty

2008
Comedy Drama Romance
87 min TV-PG USA
5.233 / 10
5.7 IMDB

A divorcee has a passionate affair with a much younger surfing instructor in Hawaii.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Mikael Salomon
Starring
Heather Locklear / Robert Buckley / Vanessa Williams / Cameron Bancroft / Sam Duke / Anne Hawthorne / Chelah Horsdal / Stefanie von Pfetten

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable charming lighthearted romantic pleasant escapist warm amiable formulaic tepid unremarkable

Reviews

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Penelope Hayes
May 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A charming, if predictable, exploration of finding love unexpectedly, 'Flirting with Forty' places Heather Locklear at its centre as a woman embarking on a transformative Hawaiian holiday. Her encounter with Robert Buckley, playing a significantly younger surfing instructor,…

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Julian Croft
May 3, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This cinematic offering, 'Flirting with Forty', presents a rather tepid exploration of an age-gap romance. Heather Locklear plays a divorcee whose Hawaiian holiday takes an amorous turn with a much younger surf instructor, embodied by Robert Buckley. The…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Flirting with Forty', Heather Locklear shines as a woman rediscovering herself and her desires after divorce, finding an unlikely spark with Robert Buckley's youthful surf instructor amidst the stunning vistas of Hawaii. The film’s strength lies in…

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Marcus Thorne
May 3, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Flirting with Forty' is a film that treads a well-worn path in the romantic comedy landscape. Heather Locklear attempts to inject life into a familiar character arc, playing a woman who finds an unexpected dalliance with a younger…

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Eleanor Vance
May 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This made-for-television offering, 'Flirting with Forty', delivers precisely what its title suggests: a breezy romantic entanglement. Heather Locklear, radiating a familiar screen presence, navigates the complexities of a post-divorce holiday encounter with a considerably younger man, portrayed by…

FAQs

The choice of Hawaii as the backdrop for 'Flirting with Forty' is integral to its romantic and escapist appeal. The island's lush scenery, vibrant culture, and association with relaxation and adventure provide an idyllic environment for the unexpected romance to blossom. It serves as a visual metaphor for new beginnings and shedding past inhibitions.