So, if you’ve landed on this post, you’re probably wondering about The Hating Game’s Parent Guide.
Based on Sally Thorne’s bestselling novel, the book has been a hit with readers ever since its release in 2016, and given its popularity, a movie adaptation followed in 2021.
While the book has some steamy scenes between our main characters, Lucy Hutton (Lucy Hale) and Joshua Templeman (Austin Stowell), you’re probably wondering if those hot scenes made it to the screen. You’ll need to keep reading to find out.
Spoiler: This blog post contains minor spoilers for The Hating Game.
What is The Hating Game About?
If you’re unfamiliar with the story, The Hating Games, it follows two people who work at rival publishing companies. However, their lives completely change when their companies merge, and Lucy and Joshua are forced to work opposite each other.
But as each day passes, the pair grows increasingly annoyed with each other. However, their rivalry comes to a head when they compete for the same promotion.
They both soon realise neither wants to work under the other, so they make a bet: whoever does not get the job has to quit. But there’s certainly more to the story.
In plenty of hilarious scenes, we see Lucy and Joshua take their bet seriously, but as they spend more time together, they grow closer and find things out about each other that surprise them.
Initially, Lucy sees Joshua as nothing more than a cold office enemy, while he views her as a distraction. However, they realise they couldn’t be more wrong.
Their office interactions become less about petty office games and more meaningful, and the chemistry between them becomes undeniable.
Their feelings for each other shift from rivalry to love, and it’s impossible for them to ignore.
What is The Hating Games Parents Guide?
Directed by Peter Hutchings and starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, it is rated R for some sexual content and language.
Sex & Nudity: The film includes moderate sexual content, such as a scene featuring a naked male backside.
Violence & Gore: There are no instances of violence or gore in the movie.
Profanity: The film contains moderate profanity, including five uses of the F-word and a woman referring to another woman as a “bitch.”
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking: There are mild instances of alcohol, drugs, and smoking in the film.
Frightening & Intense Scenes: The movie does not contain any frightening or intense scenes.
Who does the Hating Game’s star?
The Hating Game stars Lucy Hale as Lucy Hutton and Austin Stowell as Joshua Templeman.
The Hating Game also stars:
Damon Daunno as Danny
Nicholas Baroudi as Patrick “Pat” Templeman
Corbin Bernsen as Richard Bexley
Sakina Jaffrey as Helene
Tania Asnes as Annabelle
Yasha Jackson as Julie
Brock Yurich as Mack
Kathryn Boswell as Mindy
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