Hitch
Seen it?2005 | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 5 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes progress, Hitch faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on Sara Melas, a tabloid reporter digging for dirt on Allegra Cole's love life. When Sara discovers Hitch's connection to Albert – now Allegra's boyfriend – it threatens to destroy both relationships.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$372 million worldwide on a $70 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andy Tennant
- Will SmithHitch
- Eva MendesSara
- Kevin JamesAlbert
- Amber VallettaAllegra
- Julie Ann EmeryCasey
- Adam ArkinMax
- Robinne LeeCressida
- Nathan Lee GrahamGeoff
- Michael RapaportBen
- Jeffrey DonovanVance