A Boy Called Hate (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1996, A Boy Called Hate is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Mitch Marcus, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. After a run-in with the law, an angry maladjusted young man starts calling himself "Hate". One night he saves a girl from a lusty Assistant District Attorney. He falsely accuses them of robbery, so they go on the run and make things worse.
Who’s in it. A Boy Called Hate stars Scott Caan as Steve / Hate, Missy Crider as Cindy, Elliott Gould as Richard and Adam Beach as Billy Little Plume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, A Boy Called Hate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Boy Called Hate page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Boy Called Hate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Boy Called Hate (1996)?
- In GB, A Boy Called Hate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Boy Called Hate worth watching?
- A Boy Called Hate holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Boy Called Hate?
- A Boy Called Hate stars Scott Caan, Missy Crider, Elliott Gould, Adam Beach and Duane Davis.
- When was A Boy Called Hate released?
- A Boy Called Hate was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.