So, if you’ve landed on this post, you’re probably thinking about The Hating Game and wondering about its parents guide. You’ve come to the right place.
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.
Disclaimer: This blog post contains minor spoilers for The Hating Game.
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What is The Hating Game About?
If you’re unfamiliar with the story, The Hating Game follows two people who work at rival publishing companies.
However, their lives take completely different turns when their companies merge and Lucy and Joshua are forced to work opposite each other.
As each day passes, the pair grow increasingly annoyed with each other. And their rivalry comes to a head when they compete for the same promotion.
But 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.
However, there’s certainly more to the story.
In 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 surprises them.
Initially, Lucy sees Joshua as nothing more than a cold office enemy, while he views her as a distraction.
But they realise they couldn’t be more wrong.
As their interactions become less about petty office games and more meaningful, the chemistry between them becomes undeniable.
What started as hate slowly shifts into something new entirely, their feelings for each other are impossible to ignore.
A turning point comes when they share a passionate kiss. Caught off guard by their emotions, neither of them knows exactly what to do next, but one thing’s clear: everything has changed.
What is The Hating Game’s Parents Guide?
Directed by Peter Hutchings and starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, The Hating Game 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 star?
The film stars Lucy Hale as Lucy Hutton and Austin Stowell as Joshua Templeman.
Actors also include:
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