I Hate But Love (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1962, I Hate But Love is an action, comedy, drama and romance film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. A celebrity, dissatisfied with his personal and professional lives, impulsively leaves fast-paced Tokyo to deliver a much-needed jeep to a remote village. When his controlling manager, the woman he loves, follows, the two must reconcile while dodging reporters.

Who’s in it. I Hate But Love stars Yūjirō Ishihara as Daisaku Kita, Ruriko Asaoka as Noriko Sakakita, Hiroyuki Nagato and Izumi Ashikawa as Yoshiko Igawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, I Hate But Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Hate But Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of I Hate But Love tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch I Hate But Love (1962)?
In US, I Hate But Love is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is I Hate But Love worth watching?
I Hate But Love holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in I Hate But Love?
I Hate But Love stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, Hiroyuki Nagato, Izumi Ashikawa and Tamio Kawachi.
When was I Hate But Love released?
I Hate But Love was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.