Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warmhearted
- breezy
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics found the film predictable but praised Will Smith and Kevin James for bringing solid, warmhearted performances and enough goodwill to its romance-heavy comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Hitch confidently coaches Albert while struggling to apply his own dating expertise to Sara.
Albert pursues wealthy heiress Allegra with Hitch's assistance, while Hitch and Sara navigate different forms of social and emotional authority.
Hitch operates as New York City's professional date doctor, selling repeatable strategies for romantic success.
Hitch's suave public image repeatedly collapses through awkward dates, failed maneuvers, and uncontrolled emotional situations.
Films like Hitch, and why
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Shares a contemporary romantic comedy structure, matchmaking premise, witty banter, and warmhearted relationship lessons.
The Wedding Planner
Comparable for polished urban romance, charming professional protagonists, comic dating complications, and an upbeat emotional register.
The Proposal
Shares an ensemble romantic comedy format, fish out of water humor, class differences, and sincere relationship growth.
Movie Details
- Director
- Andy Tennant
- Release Date
- 2005-02-11
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (6388)
Cast
- Will Smith
- Eva Mendes
- Kevin James
- Amber Valletta
- Julie Ann Emery
- Adam Arkin
- Robinne Lee
- Nathan Lee Graham
- Michael Rapaport
- Jeffrey Donovan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Philo, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hitch about?
- A charismatic New York matchmaker discovers that orchestrating other people's romances is easier than risking an honest relationship of his own.
- What is Hitch like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hitch as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hitch violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hitch.
- What did critics think of Hitch?
- Critics found the film predictable but praised Will Smith and Kevin James for bringing solid, warmhearted performances and enough goodwill to its romance-heavy comedy.
- Which films are like Hitch?
- Films with a similar feel include How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Wedding Planner, and The Proposal.
- How long is Hitch?
- Hitch runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hitch?
- In United States, Hitch streams on Netflix, Philo, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
