Parents' Guide to

One Small Hitch

By Grace Montgomery, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Funny romcom has lots of sex, profanity, some drinking.

Movie NR 2015 105 minutes
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age 14+

Based on 1 parent review

animalprint7
animalprint7 Adult
September 30, 2020
age 14+

Vulgar and Dimwitted

While the premise seems cute the story line quickly falls apart with a heroine who does not seem to have any self esteem or any talents. She also falls in love with a boy who is out sleeping with other girls while claiming to be in love with her. There are also a lot of sudden and graphic sex scenes. Save yourself the pain of watching this.

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What's the Story?

Childhood friends Molly (Aubrey Dollar) and Josh (Shane McRae) agree to pretend to be engaged to fulfill Josh's father's dying wish to see him find a wife. As the two find themselves living together and their two boisterous families get a little too involved in planning their fake wedding, the two start to question whether they should come clean. But when they start having real feelings for each other, Molly and Josh have to decide if they're ready to get hitched for real.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say: (1):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Although there's nothing new about this somewhat-raunchy romcom, ONE SMALL HITCH is a surprisingly fun and funny watch. The two leads have great chemistry, and both are engaging and endearing, even as they're put in predictable, cliché circumstances. It shouldn't be entertaining, but all the characters, even the typically vilified ones such as the "other woman," all are likable, which keeps you invested in the plot.

Although some younger teens may be entertained by the romantic story line, the focus on adult-relationship dynamics, bad language, and sexy content make this a better pick for older teens and adults.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Josh's decision to lie to his father. Do you think it's right to lie to someone to fulfill his or her dying wish? Or is it always better to tell the truth?

  • Josh's dad tells him he'll know he's found the love of his life if she can make him laugh. How do you think you know if you love someone? What qualities are important in a partner?

  • What's your favorite romantic comedy? Why is it your favorite?

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