The Hating Game
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Directed by | Peter Hutchings |
Screenplay by | Christina Mengert |
Based on | The Hating Game by Sally Thorne |
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Cinematography | Noah Greenberg |
Edited by | Jason Nicholson |
Music by | Spencer Hutchings |
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Distributed by | Vertical Entertainment |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $294,625[1][2] |
The Hating Game is a 2021 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Hutchings. It is based on the novel of the same name by Sally Thorne, and stars Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell in the lead roles. It was released in theaters and video on demand on December 10, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.[3]
Plot[]
Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, two executive assistants forced to work together following the merge of their respective publishing companies, can't stand each other. Complete opposites in every way possible, their never-ending rivalry comes to a head when they go face-to-face for the same promotion of managing director. Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy decides to embark on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against Josh, one that becomes more complicated than expected after an innocent elevator ride turns NSFW in a matter of seconds. As the attraction to her supposed nemesis grows, Lucy begins to question everything about her relationship with Josh, including the fine line drawn between love and hate.
Cast[]
- Lucy Hale as Lucy Hutton
- Austin Stowell as Joshua Templeman
- Damon Daunno as Danny Fletcher
- Nicholas Baroudi as Patrick Templeman
- Corbin Bernsen as Bexley
- Sakina Jaffrey as Helene
- Tania Asnes as Annabelle
- Yasha Jackson as Julie
- Brock Yurich as Mack
- Kathryn Boswell as Mindy
Production[]
The film was announced in May 2019, with Lucy Hale and Robbie Amell cast as the lead roles.[4] On November 10, 2020, Austin Stowell was cast, as Amell dropped out due to a scheduling conflict. The film began filming on November 21, in New York City,[5] and concluded on December 23, 2020.[6]
Release[]
In July 2021, Vertical Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.[7]
Reception[]
The Hating Game had a limited theatrical release on December 10th, 2021. It was also available to stream on various VOD platforms. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 75% out of 16 professional critics gave the film a positive review, with a rating average of 6.60/10.[8] Multiple articles praised the chemistry of the two leads.[9][10][11][12]
References[]
- ^ "The Hating Game". The Numbers. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ "The Hating Game (2021)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Gawley, Paige (November 4, 2021). "'The Hating Game' Trailer: Watch Lucy Hale in the Novel Adaptation (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2019). "Lucy Hale & Robbie Amell To Star In Rom-Com 'The Hating Game' Adapted From Hit Novel, Mister Smith Boards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ Hopewell, John (November 10, 2020). "Austin Stowell to Star Opposite Lucy Hale in Mister Smith Romantic Comedy 'The Hating Game' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "Lucy Hale Wraps Filming "The Hating Game"". Beautiful Ballad. December 23, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo; Hopewell, John (July 12, 2021). "'The Hating Game,' Starring 'Pretty Little Liars' Actor Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, Picked Up by Vertical for North America (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "The Hating Game (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ Mackelden, Amy (December 6, 2021). "The Hating Game's Austin Stowell On His Real-Life Chemistry With Lucy Hale - Exclusive". The List. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (December 9, 2021). "'The Hating Game' Review: Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell Crackle in Sexy Sally Thorne Adaptation". IndieWire. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Eliza (December 13, 2021). "Who Is Austin Stowell? 5 Things to Know About Lucy Hale's 'The Hating Game' Costar". USMagazine. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ Koehler, Mimi (January 2, 2022). "Movie Review: The Hating Game". The Nerd Daily. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
External links[]
- 2021 films
- English-language films
- 2021 romantic comedy films
- 2020s English-language films
- American films
- American romantic comedy films
- Films based on Australian novels
- Films set in New York City
- Films shot in New York City
- Vertical Entertainment films
- Workplace comedy films
- Works about book publishing and bookselling