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Hooking Up

  • 2020
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
2.5K
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Brittany Snow and Sam Richardson in Hooking Up (2020)
Bailey (Sam Richardson) and Darla (Brittany Snow) embark upon a misguided and mutually deceitful form of therapy, one in which they must drive across the country re-enacting Darla's colorful history as a sex addict. As their true motivations for the road trip come to light, the unlikely pair force one another to confront their issues, discovering that there might actually be more to love than just sex.
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After he receives a new cancer diagnosis and she is fired from her job as a sex columnist, Bailey and Darla take a road trip that forces them to get intimate with their issues, as well as ea... Read allAfter he receives a new cancer diagnosis and she is fired from her job as a sex columnist, Bailey and Darla take a road trip that forces them to get intimate with their issues, as well as each other.After he receives a new cancer diagnosis and she is fired from her job as a sex columnist, Bailey and Darla take a road trip that forces them to get intimate with their issues, as well as each other.

  • Director
    • Nico Raineau
  • Writers
    • Nico Raineau
    • Lauren Schacher
  • Stars
    • Brittany Snow
    • Sam Richardson
    • Anna Akana
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    5.6/10
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    • Director
      • Nico Raineau
    • Writers
      • Nico Raineau
      • Lauren Schacher
    • Stars
      • Brittany Snow
      • Sam Richardson
      • Anna Akana
    • 20User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Brittany Snow
    Brittany Snow
    • Darla Beane
    Sam Richardson
    Sam Richardson
    • Bailey Brighton
    Anna Akana
    Anna Akana
    • Elizabeth Carthright
    Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster
    • Tanya
    Vivica A. Fox
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    • Cindy Brighton
    Amy Pietz
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    • Betty Beane
    Shaun J. Brown
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    Rob Moran
    • Charlie
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    • Ayita
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    Jenna Laurenzo
    • Melanie
    Kenneisha Thompson
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    Bryan Pitts
    Bryan Pitts
    • Ron Brighton
    Minnie Quan
    • Karen Carthright
    Richard Jackson
    Richard Jackson
    • Dr. Kaydan
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    David Opegbemi
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      • Lauren Schacher
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    9guitarjem

    Cute movie!

    It's a fun watch. Definitely worth sinking a few hours into!
    7thebumm-1

    Not all that original, but it's funny, somewhat relatable, has a lot of charm.

    I enjoyed it. It's pretty straightforward, has some great bits, and takes the A Lot Like Love approach to the romcom. The title more than indicates that. The true value is the two leads. They carry the load well.

    Sam Richardson is an absolute joy to watch no matter the project so if the only thing you take from this movie is "I gotta watch more of this guy" then it's a success. He made Detroiters, he was in Mike and Dave need Wedding Dates, and probably best known for Veep, but he pops up Spy and The Office too. He's hilarious, so even in this movie where it could be a by-the-book rom-com road trip movie, he's elevating the script.

    Brittany Snow is far more well-known at this point because of the Pitch Perfect series, but she's a little against type here, in my opinion. The movie starts playing Sam's character as a more redeemable guy with a few flaws, and Brittany's characters as an irredeemable girl with a few likeable traits and moves toward the center a bit with both. She probably has the most character development in the movie and she does a great job pulling it off.

    As I said, it won't blow you away with originality, but it's got some humor, the two leads work well together, and of course has the lesson at the end. I'd watch it again with some friends no question.

    PS - The racist posts about interracial relationships are pretty obviously stuck in the early 90s. Update your complaints, kids.
    10solojere

    More then a Hook Up

    When I heard about this movie, I had mixed feelings. I love Brittany Snow, but I don't usually like movies that are all about casual sex. I also didn't want to see Brittany degrade herself. However, I finally got around to watching it, and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised, and I didn't walk away thinking one of my favorite actors sold herself out for money. Honestly, I wish I hadn't dragged my feet on this one. (It is also probably more like a 7 or an 8. I just gave it a ten because I felt the low rating was unfair).

    Hooking Up follows Darla Bean (Brittany Snow), a recovering sex addict who is in a quarter-life crisis, as she is about to lose her job. At the same time, Baily finds out that he has testicular cancer. Darla convinces Baily to take a road trip with her that forces them to get intimate with their issues. I won't give anything away, but I will say I was glad it wasn't all about sex, and it was needlessly crude. It was also refreshing to see a film treat sex addiction as a real thing and not just a punchline for a joke.

    Brittany Snow's performance was amazing. She managed to make Darla a surprisingly deep character who was both funny and tragic. Sam Richardson also gave a great performance. I really related to his character, and he actually had really great chemistry with Brittany Snow, which is rare. It's not Pitch Perfect, and Darla is defiantly not Chloe. But Brittany Snow's performance plus a cute script is what really sold me on this movie. All I will say is go in with an open mind, and you might be suppressed. :)
    10triggerrabbit

    Unexpected

    This is my first review on here. I just watched this movie having stumbled upon it just the other day. I was impressed. I see a lot of people called it trashy, but I felt it was a movie with a lot of heartfelt moments. Sometimes a tad predictable, but I still loved it. Snow and Richardson are so likeable together. I walked away with a smile. Not nearly as trashy as people are saying, in my opinion.
    10pmedema

    Really good movie!

    I enjoyed this very much. RomCom of normal enjoyment but gave a 10 to counter the other troll reviews.

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    • Trivia
      While filming Hooking Up in Dallas, Brittany Snow filmed her call back audition for the TV show Almost Family at Role Videos Acting Studio with coach Jack Watkins.
    • Goofs
      Before the scene in which Darla has a heart to heart with her mom in the kitchen, her mom is seen smoking/drinking alone and downs her glass of wine. The glass is empty. A few seconds later the glass is full of wine again.
    • Quotes

      Bailey: Look's like you just bought that on Craig's List.

      Darla: I did!

      Bailey: Like a while ago. Like when Craig's List first just started.

      Darla: Yea! This is Craig's car.

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      Featured in The IMDb Show: Take 5 With Brittany Snow (2020)

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bailey & Darla
    • Filming locations
      • Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Yale Productions
      • SSS Entertainment
      • SSS Film Capital
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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