The Love Hypothesis

Name: The Love Hypothesis
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 2026-09-23
Cast: Lili Reinhart, Tom Bateman, Rachel Marsh, Jaboukie Young-White, Nicholas Duvernay

2026 | 112 min | Romance, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (59%) and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Light and funny, romantic.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect sex.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Olive Smith, a biology PhD candidate, and Dr. Adam Carlsen, a hotshot professor and well-known tyrant, enter into a fake relationship, seeing each of their carefully calculated theories on love get thrown into chaos.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
59% critic score
AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 662K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing