Hooking Up

"There's more to love than sex."

2020 1h 45m EN

😐

6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 184

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

Bailey and Darla 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.

“There's more to love than sex.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Google Play MoviesRent

YouTubeRent

Fandango At HomeRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

Cast

Sam Richardson
Bailey
Brittany Snow
Darla
Vivica A. Fox
Cindy
Jordana Brewster
Tanya
Richard Jackson
Dr. Kaydan
Amy Pietz
Betty
Rob Moran
Charlie
Alexis G. Zall
Molly

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nico Raineau
Writers: Lauren Schacher, Nico Raineau
Languages: Dutch, English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 7

ERA

Did you know

Released 6 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 7

WORLD

Did you know

Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Dutch, English, Spanish.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 7

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by Nico Raineau, shot by Jeff Bierman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 7

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Waldemar Centeno shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 7

CAST

Did you know

Sam Richardson and Brittany Snow and Vivica A. Fox carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 7

FACT

Did you know

Marketing tagline: "There's more to love than sex.".

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 7

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt9815998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nico Raineau directs. Jeff Bierman behind the camera. Waldemar Centeno cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Dutch, English, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Dutch, English, Spanish.
3Directed by Nico Raineau, shot by Jeff Bierman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Waldemar Centeno shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sam Richardson and Brittany Snow and Vivica A. Fox carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "There's more to love than sex.".
7IMDB entry: tt9815998 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jeff Bierman
Editing: Waldemar Centeno
Production design: Brittany Ingram
Makeup / hair: Chelsea Lee
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Hooking Up (2020)

Also by

Nico Raineau

Brix and the Bitch
2016

Stills · wallpapers

Selected frames

Full-resolution frames — open one to save it as a wallpaper.

Wallpaper

Trailers & featurettes

Watch the pieces

Community reviews

What people are saying

Kamurai2020-09-10
★ 8/10
Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend if you're not bummed out by cancer stories. Honestly, all I needed was Brittany Snow to watch this, and she handles the role masterfully, elevating it past being a slutty hot girl and really showing the emotions and the damage her character has installed. Sam Richardson and Anna Akana were a delightful surprise, and were characters worthy of their own movie, potentially the one leading to their break up before this movie, or even a high school movie where they first got together. Richardson really gets the same expression as Snow out of his character, as both are filled with this damage, desire to heal and a full tank of emotions. I get that some people think we have enough cancer stories in the movies as it is and don't want another one, but this really feels like more than just a cancer story: it's a non-traditional romantic dramedy with elements of cancer. I think it is well worth the watch: it is substance meets sexual humor.
signsoflife2025-12-22
★ 6/10
Whether or not I liked this movie, is still undecided. There's just not much to write home about, you know? It was okay. I had to pause on the first scene. It's a predictable drama even if the premise of each character is interesting, it's funny but it wanes the further into it you get, they're likable but not lovable. It sits in the middle of everything, mid if you will. Overall, despite the gravity of the subject matters, it lacks depth. Moreover, the title, the poster. the tagline, none of it feels cohesive with the tone of the movie. Admittedly, I would only ever watch this for Brittany Snow; and this is not a highlight in her career, yet, it's oddly fitting for her. The character, I mean. Addiction, mother-daughter issues, rock bottoms, realizations... Is this Parachute? (No offense). Jordana Brewster being here was awesome, haven't seen a lot of her filmography but I can confidently say D.E.B.S. (2004) remains at the top. Why did they have Alexis fucking G. Zall be the girl from The Fault In Our Stars...? Random, and I chucked, but nonsensical?