The story follows Rosalee Futch (Kate Bosworth), a grocery store clerk at a Piggly Wiggly in rural West Virginia. Her life changes when she wins a national contest for a date with Hollywood "bad boy" and screen idol Tad Hamilton (Josh Duhamel). The contest is a publicity stunt orchestrated by Tad’s agents—both named Richard Levy—to repair his tarnished public image. Win a Date with Tad Hamilton - Dove.org

Review of Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! is a 2004 American romantic comedy directed by Robert Luketic and written by Victor Levin. Despite its modest box-office performance—earning approximately $21.3 million against a $22 million budget—it remains a notable entry in the early-2000s rom-com genre due to its "wholesome innocence" and "retro charm". Narrative Synopsis