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Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.
Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman are co-executive assistants to the co-CEOs of a publishing company. The two are locked in an increasingly competitive rivalry, with their animosity stemming from their starkly different personalities. When an opportunity for a promotion arises, their rivalry escalates, forcing them to confront their true feelings amidst the corporate battlefield.
The Hating Game was generally well-received by critics and audiences, who praised its charming leads and faithful adaptation of the popular novel. While some critics found the plot predictable, many enjoyed its sweet and humorous take on the enemies-to-lovers trope.
Praised for the undeniable chemistry between its leads, Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell.
Appreciated for its lighthearted and fun execution of the popular enemies-to-lovers storyline.
Noted for being a charming and enjoyable romantic comedy that stays true to its source material.
Google audience: Audiences particularly enjoyed the chemistry between the main actors and found the film to be a delightful and feel-good romantic comedy. Many appreciated its adherence to the beloved book and found it to be an entertaining escape.
The film is based on the best-selling 2016 novel of the same name by Sally Thorne.
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For about five minutes there's an amusing degree of toxicity between rivals "Lucy" (Lucy Hale) and "Josh" (Austin Stowell) who are both vying for the new job as managing director at their firm. They share an office and a very thinly veiled ...