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The Wrong Missy

The Wrong Missy is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by Tyler Spindel and produced by Happy Madison Productions.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Wrong Missy is a 2020 American romantic comedy film directed by Tyler Spindel and produced by Happy Madison Productions. It stars David Spade as Tim Morris, a businessman who mistakenly invites a woman from a disastrous blind date to a corporate retreat, leading to escalating chaos. The film was released on Netflix in May 2020.

Premise

The film centers on Tim Morris, who believes he is inviting a woman he met at an airport, Melissa, to a company retreat, but the message is sent to a different woman from a previous bad blind date. The mix-up forces him to spend the trip with the wrong Missy.

Cast

David Spade stars as Tim Morris. Lauren Lapkus plays Missy, while Molly Sims appears as Melissa, the other woman Tim intended to invite. The cast also includes Sarah Chalke, Nick Swardson, and Geoff Pierson.

Release and distribution

The Wrong Missy was released on Netflix on May 13, 2020. It was distributed as a streaming film rather than through a traditional theatrical release.

Production

The film was directed by Tyler Spindel from a screenplay by Chris Pappas and Kevin Barnett. It was produced by Happy Madison Productions.

Key facts

  • The film follows Tim Morris after he accidentally texts the wrong Missy for a company retreat in Hawaii.
  • Lauren Lapkus plays Missy, the chaotic woman from Tim’s disastrous blind date.
  • David Spade plays Tim Morris, a recently single businessman trying to impress his employer.
  • The story combines romantic comedy with farcical workplace and travel mishaps.
  • The film was released as a Netflix original in 2020.
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Canadian context

The film is available through Netflix, which is widely used by Canadian viewers, but it does not have a specific Canadian setting or production angle.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Wrong Missy about?
It is about Tim Morris, who accidentally invites the wrong woman from a disastrous blind date to a corporate retreat, causing a series of chaotic misunderstandings.
Who stars in The Wrong Missy?
The film stars David Spade, Lauren Lapkus, Sarah Chalke, Nick Swardson, Geoff Pierson, and Molly Sims.
When was The Wrong Missy released?
It was released on May 13, 2020.
Is The Wrong Missy on Netflix?
Yes. The film was released on Netflix and is available there as a Netflix original title.
Who plays Missy in The Wrong Missy?
Lauren Lapkus plays Missy, the woman from Tim’s disastrous blind date.
What is the plot of The Wrong Missy?
Tim tries to invite a new romantic interest to a Hawaii work retreat, but his message goes to a different woman named Missy, who then joins him on the trip instead.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrong_Missy
    Supports: director, writer, cast, production company, basic premise
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81033865
    Supports: Netflix availability and plot synopsis
  3. Variety — https://variety.com/2020/film/reviews/the-wrong-missy-review-lauren-lapkus-david-spade-1234605909/
    Supports: plot description and cast details
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-wrong-missy
    Supports: plot summary and release context