Hitch (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, Hitch is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Andy Tennant, running about 118 minutes. “The cure for the common man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes progress, Hitch faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on Sara Melas, a tabloid reporter digging for dirt on Allegra Cole's love life. When Sara discovers Hitch's connection to Albert – now Allegra's boyfriend – it threatens to destroy both relationships.
Who’s in it. Hitch stars Will Smith as Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens, Eva Mendes as Sara Melas, Kevin James as Albert Brennaman and Amber Valletta as Allegra Cole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hitch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $371.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, TNT and TBS and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitch (2005)?
- In US, Hitch is available to stream on Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel and TNT, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hitch worth watching?
- Hitch holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitch?
- Hitch stars Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta and Julie Ann Emery.
- When was Hitch released?
- Hitch was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.