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I Hate Kids

PG-13 Released Jan 18, 2019 1h 29m Comedy TRAILER for List
22% Tomatometer 9 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Nick Pearson is a life-long bachelor who is finally settling down. On the brink of his wedding, he is surprised to find he has a 13-year-old son who located him through the help of a psychic. Nick can't stand kids and would happily send the boy back to live with his biological mother, but nobody knows who the woman might be. Having nowhere to turn, Nick must hit the road with the boy and the neurotic psychic to locate dozens of his ex-flings and ask one very awkward question to all of them.
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Rex Reed Observer I endured this modest, sometimes vulgar and often insulting family flick for one reason only: an unusual chance to watch the charming, likable and woefully underrated Tom Hanks clone, Tom Everett Scott, in a rare leading role. Big mistake. Rated: 1/4 Jan 18, 2019 Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Actions and emotions turn on a dime, chuckles are few and it's clear this predictable film, directed by John Asher, doesn't quite realize how retrograde and often offensive it is - which makes it all even worse. Jan 18, 2019 Full Review Glenn Kenny New York Times The single achievement of "I Hate Kids," a new comedy directed by John Asher, is that it is simultaneously tepid and offensive. Jan 17, 2019 Full Review Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It's an uneven film, but there are some funny turns. Sep 14, 2019 Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com "I Hate Kids" is lazy and unfunny, but never surprisingly so, which makes the viewing experience something to dread instead of simply endure. Rated: D- Jan 24, 2019 Full Review Michael Ordoña Common Sense Media Sexual theme, some swearing in tepid comedy. Rated: 2/5 Jan 17, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack T This movie was surprisingly sweet! And fun , kind of a throwback to 80's comedies. Marisa Tomei had a hilarious part and the road-trip story was funny and unpredictable. It's a little silly at times and some of the jokes fall flat but it's a great cast with all kinds of characters and situations and any road-trip movie with a chihuahua is hard to dislike! I think Teens and adults would both like this Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Predictable and corny. The cast did their very best with the material and deliver. Not only did the script suck but the movie was directed and cut wrong. Another wasted opportunity. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Hot garbage. Despite some decent acting, the actors were robbed of any chance by the horrendous pile of mush this is in writing, plot, flow, prediction. It has no target audience, maybe as back ground noise for doing the dishes. If the sounds of the dishes muzzles out the dialogue. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This has some quality low level actors in it, and is all delivered very well. The movie clearly presents one movie then shifts to another one as the story's initial twist occurs. It's not a great movie, but it's solid and a very touching movie about families and relationships without being too pushy about it's message and preserving the humor. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member I wasn't sure about it at first, but it found its sweet spot and ended up being a cute comedy. (First and only viewing - 5/24/2020) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member mediocre schmaltz, but a good background movie during chores Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Nick Pearson is a life-long bachelor who is finally settling down. On the brink of his wedding, he is surprised to find he has a 13-year-old son who located him through the help of a psychic. Nick can't stand kids and would happily send the boy back to live with his biological mother, but nobody knows who the woman might be. Having nowhere to turn, Nick must hit the road with the boy and the neurotic psychic to locate dozens of his ex-flings and ask one very awkward question to all of them.
Director
John Asher
Producer
Rachel McHale, Todd Traina
Screenwriter
Frank Dietz, Todd Traina
Distributor
Freestyle Digital Media
Production Co
SwingLake Productions, Route One Entertainment, Red Rover Films
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Some Suggestive Material)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 18, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 18, 2019
Runtime
1h 29m
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