Dear Prudence (2010 film)

Dear Prudence is a 2010 American made-for-television comedy mystery film directed by Craig Shapiro. The film stars Janeane Garofalo as Prudence MacIntyre, an etiquette expert and advice columnist who is invited to host a wilderness retreat. The retreat soon turns perilous when attendees begin disappearing and presumed dead, forcing Prudence to use her wits and knowledge of social skills to solve the mystery.

The film premiered on Hallmark Movie Channel on August 28, 2010. The plot revolves around Prudence's fish-out-of-water experience in the wilderness, contrasting her refined demeanor with the rugged environment and the eccentric personalities of the other retreat attendees. The humor derives from her social awkwardness and unconventional problem-solving skills in the face of danger.