The Hater

2022·Movie
1h 47min
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes86%50%

Where to watch

HuluKanopyHoopla

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The Hater fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of satire and cringe comedy

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

After losing her job on a U.S. Senate campaign, a liberal environmentalist returns to her conservative Texas hometown to regroup. Upon learning her childhood nemesis is running for state legislature, she creates an elaborate scheme to go undercover as his opponent on the Republican ticket with the ultimate goal of forcing a Democratic victory.
Political SatireCringe ComedyUndercover SchemeSmall Town PoliticsLiberal vs ConservativeSocial CommentaryTexas SettingCharacter StudyIntriguing Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Joey Ally
Written by:
T.J. Williams Jr., Joey Ally, Joey Ally

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about The Hater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hater legally?

HuluKanopyHoopla

The Hater is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hater worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hater rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Hater?

1 h 47 min

The Hater runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hater?

Critics86
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate The Hater higher (86) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Hater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hater?

5CAGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hater in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hater use?

Operator from IndiaAmbiguously EvilNew Media Are EvilPlaying Both SidesHoney TrapBitch in Sheep's ClothingCreative SterilityFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingDriven to VillainyEntitled to Have YouNo Celebrities Were HarmedThe Aceand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Hater, including Operator from India, Ambiguously Evil, New Media Are Evil.

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