Director: Lacey Uhlemeyer

Cast: Madelaine Petsch, Jacob Scipio, Katy O'Brian, Naomi J. Ogawa, Madison Bailey

Maintenance Required is a 2025 American romantic comedy directed by Lacey Uhlemeyer, starring Madelaine Petsch as Charlie, the sharp-witted owner of an all-female auto repair shop who finds herself caught between a business rivalry and an unexpected online romance with the competitor she least expects.

What is Maintenance Required about?

Charlie built her all-women mechanic shop from the ground up, and she runs it with fierce pride. When a well-funded corporate auto chain opens right across the street, her livelihood suddenly feels fragile. Looking for someone to talk to, she starts exchanging messages with a stranger she met online — candid, funny, and oddly comforting. What she does not know is that the man behind those messages is Beau, the very face of the corporate operation threatening everything she worked for. As their digital connection deepens and real feelings grow, the gap between who they are online and who they are in person becomes harder to bridge — and the moment of truth cannot stay hidden forever.

Cast & crew

Madelaine Petsch, known for her long run on Riverdale, takes on a more grounded, comedic lead role as Charlie. Jacob Scipio plays Beau, bringing easy charm to a character who walks a fine line. The ensemble includes Katy O'Brian, Naomi J. Ogawa, Madison Bailey, Jim Gaffigan, Inanna Sarkis, and Matteo Lane, rounding out both the shop crew and the corporate side with distinct comic energy.

Context & significance

Romantic comedies built around professional rivalry and mistaken-identity love stories have a long tradition in Hollywood — from classic screwball films to modern streaming hits — and Maintenance Required refreshes the formula with an all-female small-business setting. For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora who enjoy light, feel-good English-language comedies with relatable workplace stakes, this is an easy watch. The film is available with Persian dubbing on K-Time, making it accessible to viewers who prefer to follow the dialogue in their native language without relying on subtitles. The comedy lands best for audiences who appreciate sharp banter, ensemble casts, and stories about people standing up for what they built.

Where & how to watch

Maintenance Required is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it from any web browser, on your smart TV, or on your Android phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download. Cancel your K-Time subscription anytime.