Guide Note

Hitch is a romantic comedy about a man who provides romantic coaching for others, but finds himself lacking when he meets the woman of his dreams.

Fast Facts

1. Starring: Will Smith, Eva Mendes and Kevin James
2. Directed By: Andy Tennant
3. Released: February 11, 2005
4. MPAA Rating: PG-13
5. Run Time: 118 Minutes

Plot

Hitch is the story of Alex "Hitch" Hitchens (Will Smith), a professional "date-doctor" who shows men how to go on a perfect date and win over the women of their dreams. Hitch is able to connect men and women, but has problems when it comes to dating himself. He finds a woman he is interested in, Sara (Eva Mendes) while he is helping a client. He works persistently at obtaining a date with Sara. He meets with a potential client, who he refuses to help because the man is not looking for love and only to sleep with the woman. The woman he is pursuit of turns out to be Sara's friend. Sara believes that Hitch has helped this man to sleep with her friend and then ignore her. Hitch has to explain and prove himself to Sara, which wins her over, falling in love.