A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1996, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a comedy, thriller, crime and romance film directed by Martin Lawrence, running about 108 minutes. “When you play, you pay.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nightclub manager Darnell Wright is a perpetual playboy who is almost as devoted to his job as he is to the pursuit of beautiful women. After he sets his sights on the ultra-classy Brandi Web, he launches an all-out assault to win her heart. Ultimately, charm, lust and passion prevail, but Darnell learns the hard way that when you play, you pay. Brandi is much harder to get rid of than she was to get--especially when she realizes that she has a rival vying for Darnell's affection. When he finally decides to call it quits, Brandi becomes an obsessed femme fatale stalking the new love of her life.
Who’s in it. A Thin Line Between Love and Hate stars Lynn Whitfield as Brandi, Martin Lawrence as Darnell, Regina King as Mia and Della Reese as Ma Wright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel 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 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thin Line Between Love and Hate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)?
- In US, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 A Thin Line Between Love and Hate worth watching?
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Thin Line Between Love and Hate?
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate stars Lynn Whitfield, Martin Lawrence, Regina King, Della Reese and Bobby Brown.
- When was A Thin Line Between Love and Hate released?
- A Thin Line Between Love and Hate was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.