Synopsis

Alex "Hitch" Hitchens makes a living helping insecure men win over the women they love. His carefully managed methods are tested when he takes on Albert, a clumsy accountant pursuing a wealthy heiress, while falling for Sara, a skeptical gossip columnist determined to uncover his secrets. As both relationships become complicated, Hitch must confront the limits of his own advice.

Factoids & Trivia

• The film's working title was The Last First Kiss, taken from a line spoken by Hitch about Allegra Cole.

• Will Smith suggested Kevin James for the role of Albert after becoming a fan of The King of Queens.

• Filming took place in New York City, including Battery Park, City Hall Park, Madison Square Garden, and the firehouse at 14 North Moore Street. Production ran from March 8 through June 30, 2004.

• Hitch opened in the United States on February 11, 2005, with a $43.1 million domestic opening weekend. At the time, that was the biggest opening for a romantic comedy.

• The film became a major commercial success, earning approximately $371.6 million worldwide against an estimated $70 million budget.

• Sony Pictures released the movie on UMD for the PlayStation Portable, alongside its VHS and DVD editions.