Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics found the romantic comedy formulaic but more enjoyable than expected because of its charming cast, while noting tonal inconsistency and an uneven central romance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tad Hamilton moves from Hollywood stardom into Rosalee's rural West Virginia life after a promotional dating contest.
Rosalee's dream of meeting her movie idol changes once Tad becomes part of her real-world community.
Pete is Rosalee's co-worker and secretly loves her while Tad competes for her attention.
Tad's date with Rosalee is engineered by his two managers to repair his bad-boy image before developing personal stakes.
Films like Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, and why
The Holiday
shared romantic comedy structure, celebrity fantasy, and love triangle
Sweet Home Alabama
shared small-town romance, idealized love, and warm fish out of water humor
Notting Hill
shared celebrity romance premise, opposites-attract dynamics, and glossy early-2000s romcom tone
My Best Friend's Wedding
shared workplace friendship, unspoken affection, and formulaic but charming romantic comedy conventions
Movie Details
- Director
- Robert Luketic
- Release Date
- 2004-01-23
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (525)
Cast
- Kate Bosworth
- Topher Grace
- Josh Duhamel
- Nathan Lane
- Sean Hayes
- Gary Cole
- Ginnifer Goodwin
- Kathryn Hahn
- Octavia Spencer
- Amy Smart
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- 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 Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! about?
- A starstruck West Virginia clerk’s dream date becomes a messy test of celebrity fantasy, loyal friendship, and genuine love.
- What is Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!.
- What did critics think of Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
- Critics found the romantic comedy formulaic but more enjoyable than expected because of its charming cast, while noting tonal inconsistency and an uneven central romance.
- Which films are like Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, Sweet Home Alabama, Notting Hill, and My Best Friend's Wedding.
- How long is Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
- Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!?
- In United States, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Starz Apple TV channel.
