A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

A Thin Line Between Love and Hate

When you play, you pay.

Directed by Martin Lawrence

Produced by Savoy Pictures, Jackson-McHenry Entertainment

1996108 min5.7 / 10

A darkly comedic cautionary tale about a charming player who becomes the hunted when a spurned woman transforms into an obsessed stalker.

Nightclub manager Darnell Wright is a perpetual playboy who is almost as devoted to his job as he is to the pursuit of beautiful women. After he sets his sights on the ultra-classy Brandi Web, he launches an all-out assault to win her heart. Ultimately, charm, lust and passion prevail, but Darnell learns the hard way that when you play, you pay. Brandi is much harder to get rid of than she was to get--especially when she realizes that she has a rival vying for Darnell's affection. When he finally decides to call it quits, Brandi becomes an obsessed femme fatale stalking the new love of her life.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Thin Line Between Love and Hate sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does A Thin Line Between Love and Hate end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is A Thin Line Between Love and Hate scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is A Thin Line Between Love and Hate violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is A Thin Line Between Love and Hate easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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