Hitch

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Hitch

PG-13

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

Dec 24, 2010

3/5

Will Smith charms again; best for teens and up.

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Brian Lowry

Variety

Jul 28, 2008

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.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Nov 1, 2007

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.

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Mar 7, 2022

3.5/5

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.

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Sloan Freer

Radio Times

Aug 10, 2020

3/5

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

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Jun 11, 2020

3.5/5

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

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Jordan S

@jswez Sep 9, 2026

Classic romcom. Funnier than most.

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Chris S

@Janomi Jul 18, 2026

Hitch has its moments, mostly because Will Smith brings so much movie-star charm to the lead role. As Alex Hitchens, he is smooth, funny, confident, and likable without feeling too smug, and the movie depends on believing he could teach awkward men how to present their best selves. Kevin James gives the film many of its biggest laughs as Albert. His dancing, panic, and complete lack of cool are funny because the character still feels sweet and sincere. Smith and Eva Mendes also have a solid push-pull dynamic, with Sara challenging Hitch enough to keep him from seeming too perfect. The "date doctor" setup is a strong romantic-comedy hook, especially once Hitch’s own rules stop working for him. The problem is that the story follows a very familiar path, with few real surprises. Hitch is pleasant and easy to like, but it is more charming than memorable.

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Jonas L

@JonasRatings May 11, 2026

very cute, kind of authentic, not too cheesy

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Victor V.

@PHDinRomanceMovies May 3, 2026

Honestly pretty good story and can get confusing but very well structured.

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Tobias R

@RT13194252 Mar 29, 2026

very underrated and definitely relevant today!

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Mitchell S

@Mitchstur Mar 14, 2026

It may not get you a girlfriend, but it's hysterical, charming and romantic. As always, Will Smith kills it!

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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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