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Hitch

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Hitch

PG-13

Released Feb 11, 2005

1h 57m

Romance

Comedy

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Dating coach Alex "Hitch" Hitchens (Will Smith) mentors a bumbling client, Albert (Kevin James), who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole (Amber Valletta). While Albert makes progress, Hitchens faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on Sara Melas (Eva Mendes), a tabloid reporter digging for dirt on Allegra Cole's love life. When Sara discovers Hitchens' connection to Albert -- now Allegra's boyfriend -- it threatens to destroy both relationships.

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Critics Consensus

Despite Hitch's predictability, Will Smith and Kevin James win praise for their solid, warmhearted performances.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Will Smith charms again; best for teens and up.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Brian Lowry

Variety

Considerably heavier on romance than comedy, "Hitch" stitches together relatively few laughs but generates enough goodwill and energy to keep much of the audience in its corner.

Jul 28, 2008

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David Ansen

Newsweek

It's a fantasy that will fill box-office coffers, but it makes for a movie that's a little too innocuous for its own good.

Nov 1, 2007

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

In the 17 years since (and the 10 or so before) the release of Hitch, websites and apps, which were geared to those looking for love or something like it, make what takes place throughout this film appear quaint, arcane, and more than a bit dated.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 7, 2022

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Sloan Freer

Radio Times

It's witty, full of romantic wisdom and makes up for in laughs what it lacks in substance.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 10, 2020

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Will Smith's first-ever rom-com. Needless to say, the versatile star was up to the job at the first time of asking.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 11, 2020

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Interesting story. Enjoyed how Hitch attempted to use his "dating doctor" advice on actual women and realized it wasn't all that simple. Liked, how there was kind of an action-comedy story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Zamya F

Hilarious movie. I totally recommend it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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James E

Pretty cute movie with a few strange themes, but good intent and sweet moments here and there

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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Ed R

Hilarious and unique concept! Highly recommend!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Dani G

All the traits of a romantic comedy. I think they didn't change or added any. Just like the script says. It has its (very few) moments.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/19/24

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Test T

I watched this on blu ray recently. I thought it was very entertaining, with engaging characters set in pleasant locations. Will Smith's charisma makes the film zip along effortlessly for the most part. The story is interesting, and has enough depth to give it some meaning. Over all I enjoyed watching and would recommend it. On a technical point, about 35 minutes in there is a scene at a marina which opens with a wide pan shot. I was watching the blu ray on my PS3 which is recognised as a great player, but this pan shot looked very stuttery and un-natural. I expected much better, and I'm thinking blu ray is not as good as it should be.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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Alex "Hitch" Hitchens

Eva Mendes

Sara

Kevin James

Albert

Amber Valletta

Allegra Cole

Julie Ann Emery

Casey

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Synopsis

Dating coach Alex "Hitch" Hitchens (Will Smith) mentors a bumbling client, Albert (Kevin James), who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole (Amber Valletta). While Albert makes progress, Hitchens faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on Sara Melas (Eva Mendes), a tabloid reporter digging for dirt on Allegra Cole's love life. When Sara discovers Hitchens' connection to Albert -- now Allegra's boyfriend -- it threatens to destroy both relationships.

Director: Andy Tennant
Producer: James Lassiter, Will Smith, Teddy Zee
Screenwriter: Kevin Bisch
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Sexual References|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 11, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $177.6M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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