The Sham

Movie

Comedy Romance

A workaholic Brit employed at an upscale New York hotel needs a wife for appearances, so he strikes a deal with a struggling stand-up comic who is desperate for health insurance. Their fake marriage starts as a transaction – but ends in a hilariously unexpected romance.

Stephen Merchant Director

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Quick facts

IMDb
tt39466512
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Amazon MGM Studios, Point Grey Pictures

Themes

Cast

Stephen Merchant Stephen Merchant Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz Josh Segarra Josh Segarra Sherry Cola Sherry Cola Fabrizio Guido Fabrizio Guido Lisa Gilroy Lisa Gilroy Myra Lucretia Taylor Myra Lucretia Taylor Dustin Ybarra Dustin Ybarra Judith Light Judith Light Rob Lowe Rob Lowe Frankie Faison Frankie Faison Alex Moffat Alex Moffat Heidi Gardner Heidi Gardner

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sham about?
A workaholic Brit employed at an upscale New York hotel needs a wife for appearances, so he strikes a deal with a struggling stand-up comic who is desperate for health insurance. Their fake marriage starts as a transaction – but ends in a hilariously unexpected romance.
Who directed The Sham?
The Sham was directed by Stephen Merchant.
Who stars in The Sham?
The Sham stars Stephen Merchant, Cameron Diaz, Josh Segarra, Sherry Cola.
Where can I watch The Sham?
You can watch The Sham with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.