The Hating Game movie storyline. As assistants to the co-CEOs of a publishing company, Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day – and they hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. H-A-T-E. Lucy can’t understand Josh’s joyless, uptight approach to his job and refusal to smile, which is in stark contrast to her bright clothes, quirkiness, and effusive people-pleasing. Trapped in a shared office 5 days a week, they’ve become entrenched in an addictive, ridiculous never-ending game of one-upmanship.
Lucy can’t let Josh beat her at anything – especially when a huge new promotion to be Managing Director is up for grabs. They strike a deal that whoever does not get the promotion must quit. It’s game-on – But as tensions reach boiling point and an innocent elevator ride turns into a steamy kiss, Lucy begins to realize just how fine a line there is between love and hate.
The Hating Game is a 2021 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Hutchings. It is based on the novel of the same name by Sally Thorne, and stars Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell in the lead roles. It was released in theaters and video on demand on December 10, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
The Hating Game (2021)
Directed by: Peter Hutchings
Starring: Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Damon Daunno, Nicholas Baroudi, Corbin Bernsen, Sakina Jaffrey, Tania Asnes, Yasha Jackson, Brock Yurich, Kathryn Boswell
Screenplay by: Christina Mengert
Production Design by: Debbie DeVilla
Cinematography by: Noah Greenberg
Film Editing by: Jason Nicholson
Costume Design by: Astrid Brucker
Set Decoration by: Alanna Wray McDonald
Art Direction by: Jaf Farkas
Music by: Spencer Hutchings
MPAA Rating: R for some sexual content and language.
Distributed by: Vertical Entertainment
Release Date: December 10, 2021
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