The Hating Game
Movie Details:
| Based on | The Hating Game by Sally Thorne |
| Country | United States, United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Release date | December 10, 2021 |
| Running time | 1hr 42min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Damon Daunno, Sakina Jaffrey, Corbin Bernsen |
| Directed by | Peter Hutchings |
| Screenplay by | Christina Mengert |
| Produced by | Claude Dal Farra, Brian Keady, Brice Dal Farra, Santosh Govindaraju, Dan Reardon |
| Cinematography by | Noah Greenberg |
| Edited by | Jason Nicholson |
| Music by | Spencer Hutchings |
| Casting by | Heidi K. Eklund, Amy Hutchings |
| Production Design by | Debbie DeVilla |
| Art Direction by | Jaf Farkas |
| Set Decoration by | Alanna Wray McDonald |
| Costume Design by | Astrid Brucker |
| Production Company | Convergent Media BCDF Pictures Mister Smith Entertainment Federal Films Big Indie Pictures |
| Distributor | Vertical Entertainment |
Cast & Characters:
- Lucy Hale as Lucy Hutton
- Austin Stowell as Joshua Templeman
- Damon Daunno as Danny
- Sakina Jaffrey as Helen
- Corbin Bernsen as Bexley
- Yasha Jackson as Julie
- Sean Cullen as Anthony
- Nance Williamson as Elaine
- Shona Tucker as Jeanette
- Brock Yurich as Mack
- Robby Johnson as Carl
- Tania Asnes as Annabelle
- Nicholas Baroudi as Patrick
- David Ebert as Jaf
- Kathryn Boswell as Mindy
- Crystal Tweed as Board Member
- Kevin Carrigan as Simon
- Katie Lynn Johnson as Brie
- Richard Hutchings as Pilgrim
- Dillon Egyes as Daisy
- Kat Gonzalez
- Ian Slade as Bank Teller
- Ray Faiola as Board Member (uncredited)
- Mariana Leung as Gamin Employee (uncredited)
- Erica Marquez as Bexley (uncredited)
- Vinnie Velez as Gamin Employee (uncredited)
- Jermaine Wells as Best Man (uncredited)
Storyline:
As assistants to the co-CEOs of a publishing company, Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day – and they hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. H-A-T-E. Lucy can’t understand Josh’s joyless, uptight approach to his job and refusal to smile, which is in stark contrast to her bright clothes, quirkiness, and effusive people-pleasing. Trapped in a shared office 5 days a week, they’ve become entrenched in an addictive, ridiculous never-ending game of one-upmanship. Lucy can’t let Josh beat her at anything – especially when a huge new promotion to be Managing Director is up for grabs. They strike a deal that whoever does not get the promotion must quit. It’s game-on – But as tensions reach boiling point and an innocent elevator ride turns into a steamy kiss, Lucy begins to realize just how fine a line there is between love and hate.
About Movie:
“The Hating Game” is based on the novel by Sally Thorne.
In May 2019, the film was announced with Lucy Hale and Robbie Amell cast in the lead roles. However, on November 10, 2020, Austin Stowell replaced Amell after he dropped out due to a scheduling conflict. Filming took place in New York City from November 21 to December 23, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The film was released in theaters and on video on demand on December 10, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment. It received generally positive reviews from critics.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | N/A |
| Worldwide Collection | $1,550,834 |