The Hating Game

2021 · 102 min · EN · R · 7.3 (1,268 votes)

Dir. Peter Hutchings · Starring Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Corbin Bernsen, Sakina Jaffrey, Damon Daunno, Yasha Jackson · Music Spencer David Hutchings

“He's the one she loves to hate.”

DramaComedyRomance

Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.

VIBE

This film feels like a delightful dance of sharp wit and undeniable chemistry, set against a sleek corporate backdrop. It's a charming, playful romantic comedy that slowly builds a simmering tension, perfect for those who adore a good love-hate dynamic with a satisfying payoff.

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