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Hitch (film)

Hitch is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and written by Kevin Bisch.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hitch is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and written by Kevin Bisch. It stars Will Smith as Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, a professional dating consultant, alongside Eva Mendes, Kevin James, and Amber Valletta.

Cast

The principal cast includes Will Smith as Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, Eva Mendes as Sara Melas, Kevin James as Albert Brennaman, and Amber Valletta as Allegra Cole. Other notable cast members include Julie Ann Emery, Michael Rapaport, Nathan Lee Graham, Jeffrey Donovan, and Paula Patton.

Production

Hitch was directed by Andy Tennant from a screenplay by Kevin Bisch. The film was produced in the United States and released in 2005.

Plot premise

The film follows a professional dating consultant nicknamed Hitch who helps men improve their romantic prospects while navigating his own relationship with Sara Melas. It also follows Albert Brennaman’s efforts to win Allegra Cole.

Reception and legacy

Hitch became a widely recognized mainstream romantic comedy associated with Will Smith’s filmography. Its cast and broad studio-comedy style helped make it a familiar title in early-2000s popular cinema.

Key facts

  • Will Smith plays Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, the film’s lead character.
  • Eva Mendes plays Sara Melas, a gossip columnist.
  • Kevin James plays Albert Brennaman, a client of Hitch’s dating advice service.
  • The film was directed by Andy Tennant and written by Kevin Bisch.
  • Hitch has remained a familiar Hollywood romantic comedy for Canadian audiences through television, home video, and streaming availability.
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Canadian context

Hitch was distributed internationally and has remained a familiar Hollywood romantic comedy for Canadian audiences through television, home video, and streaming availability.

Frequently asked questions

Who stars in Hitch?
The lead cast includes Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, and Amber Valletta.
Who does Will Smith play in Hitch?
Will Smith plays Alex “Hitch” Hitchens.
Who directed Hitch?
Hitch was directed by Andy Tennant.
Who wrote Hitch?
The screenplay was written by Kevin Bisch.
What kind of film is Hitch?
It is a 2005 American romantic comedy film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitch_(film)
    Supports: Film year, genre, director, and principal cast.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hitch
    Supports: Director, principal cast, and credited roles.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386588/fullcredits/
    Supports: Full cast list and role names.
  4. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/8488-hitch/cast?language=en-US
    Supports: Expanded cast list and character names.