The Hating Game

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]

The Hating Game
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Hutchings
Screenplay byChristina Mengert
Based onThe Hating Game
by Sally Thorne
Produced by
  • Claude Dal Farra
  • Brian Keady
  • Brice Dal Farra
  • Santosh Govindaraju
  • Dan Reardon
Starring
CinematographyNoah Greenberg
Edited byJason Nicholson
Music bySpencer Hutchings
Production
companies
Distributed byVertical Entertainment
Release date
  • December 10, 2021 (2021-12-10)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$294,625[1][2]

Plot

Lucy and Josh, two executive assistants who are forced to work together after their respective publishing companies are merged, 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: managing director. Resolved to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy decides to embark on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against Josh. This game quickly becomes more complicated than she anticipated when an innocent elevator ride becomes romantically heated in a matter of seconds. As the attraction to Josh, her supposed nemesis, grows, Lucy begins to question everything about her relationship with him, including the fine line drawn between love and hate.

Cast

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 10, 2021. It was also available to stream on various VOD platforms. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported on late February 2022 that 71% out of 21 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
  1. "The Hating Game". The Numbers. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  2. "The Hating Game (2021)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  3. Gawley, Paige (November 4, 2021). "'The Hating Game' Trailer: Watch Lucy Hale in the Novel Adaptation (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. "Lucy Hale Wraps Filming "The Hating Game"". Beautiful Ballad. December 23, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  7. 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.
  8. The Hating Game, retrieved February 18, 2022
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Koehler, Mimi (January 2, 2022). "Movie Review: The Hating Game". The Nerd Daily. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
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