I Hate Kids

I Hate Kids

3 words made him famous. 3 days will change his life.

Directed by John Asher

Produced by Route One Entertainment, Red Rover Films

201989 min5.8 / 10

A lighthearted buddy-comedy road movie about a commitment-phobic bachelor forced to bond with his estranged son while tracking down his past romantic conquests.

Nick Pearson is a life-long bachelor who is finally settling down. On the brink of his wedding he is surprised to find he has a 13 year old son who has come to find his him through the help of a psychic. The problem is Nick can't stand kids and would happily send the boy back to live with his biological mother, except that no one has any clue who that might be. Having nowhere to turn Nick must hit the road with the boy and the neurotic, inept psychic to track down dozens of his disgraced ex-flings to whom he must ask the awkward question - with very mixed results.

Questions people ask

  • Is I Hate Kids violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is I Hate Kids scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is I Hate Kids easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is I Hate Kids sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does I Hate Kids end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

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26/ 100

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Rarity29

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Surprise38

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Love15

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