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Tempting Fate

Tempting Fate

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Tempting Fate

"She followed lust not love."

2019

1h 27m

5.6(37 votes)

Drama

Romance

TV Movie

Overview

Gabby's picture perfect marriage to Elliott is jeopardized when she meets Matt, a handsome younger man who ignites a fire and desire within her. Based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name.

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Lifetime

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano

Gabby Cartwright

Steve Kazee

Steve Kazee

Elliott Cartwright

Zane Holtz

Zane Holtz

Matt Shaw

Jessica Harmon

Jessica Harmon

Claire

Lucia Walters

Lucia Walters

Trish

Emilija Baranac

Emilija Baranac

Olivia Cartwright

Beatrice Kitsos

Beatrice Kitsos

Alana Cartwright

Magda Apanowicz

Magda Apanowicz

Josephine 'Jojo'

Daniel Bacon

Daniel Bacon

Tim

Kelly Konno

Kelly Konno

Dr. Rodriguez

Creative team

Directed by: Kim Raver
Manu Boyer
Produced by: Shawn Williamson
Kevin Leeson

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