I Hate Kids

Play trailer

1:49

I Hate Kids

PG-13

Released Jan 18, 2019

1h 29m

Comedy

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

25%

Tomatometer

8 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.

Watch on Peacock

Stream Now

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

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

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

John Asher

Director

Tom Everett Scott

Nick Pearson

Tituss Burgess

The Amazing Fabular

Julian Feder

Mason

Rachel Boston

Sydney Bartlett

Rhea Seehorn

Kelly

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Half Brothers

38%

81%

Half Brothers

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Half Brothers

How to Be a Latin Lover

40%

61%

How to Be a Latin Lover

Watchlist

TRAILER

for How to Be a Latin Lover

Baja

43%

97%

Baja

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Baja

Uncle Drew

62%

48%

Uncle Drew

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Uncle Drew

Poms

36%

72%

Poms

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Poms

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Critics Shatter Glass

I Hate Kids: Trailer 1

1:49

View more videos

View more photos

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

Most Popular at Home Now