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Hate Crime (2006): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Hate Crime is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Tommy Stovall. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $40,758 worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$40.8K
Metascore
41
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Hate Crime (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Tommy Stovall
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hate Crime About?

The premise of Hate Crime without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a brutal, hate-fueled attack shatters the peaceful life of a gay couple, suspicion immediately turns to their neighbor, the son of a fundamentalist preacher with a known history of intolerance. As the investigation progresses, Robbie finds himself entangled in a complicated network of hidden truths and escalating tensions. He must confront dangerous secrets and engage in a perilous game of cat-and-mouse, ultimately leading to devastating consequences for everyone involved.

Hate Crime Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • repressed homosexual
  • closeted gay
  • scene of the crime
  • criminal investigation
  • justice
  • suspect
  • dog
  • preacher
  • neighbor
  • intolerance
  • parenting
  • veterinarian
+38 more
  • pastor
  • law
  • homicide
  • prothletizer
  • website
  • repression
  • pornography
  • gay porn
  • wedding ring
  • shooting
  • ring
  • jewelry store
  • porno shop
  • sex
  • latent homosexuality
  • adult video store
  • adoption agency
  • life support
  • attack
  • arrest
  • sin
  • love thy neighbor
  • abusive husband
  • spitting in someone's face
  • tape recording
  • tape recorder
  • hit with a baseball bat
  • baseball bat
  • photographer
  • breaking and entering
  • mother son relationship
  • father son relationship
  • photograph
  • beaten to death
  • coma
  • threat
  • alibi
  • husband wife relationship
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Crew

The Director of Hate Crime

Directed by Tommy Stovall.

Ratings

Hate Crime Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Hate Crime 41 on Metacritic.

Plot

Hate Crime Plot Summary

What happens in Hate Crime from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Robbie Levinson and Trey McCoy, Seth Peterson and Brian J. Smith respectively, are an openly gay couple living in a quiet suburban home near friend and next-door neighbor Kathleen Slansky, Lin Shaye. They’re planning a commitment ceremony to exchange rings, a step that fills their daily life with anticipation and a sense of permanence. Trey’s mother Barbara, Cindy Pickett, suggests to Trey that the couple consider raising a child, a proposal that adds a new dimension to their hopes for the future and stirs quiet debates about family, responsibility, and belonging.

Full summary

The whole story of Hate Crime, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Hate Crime Box Office

Hate Crime grossed $40,758 worldwide.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$40.8K

US & Canada
$40.8K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Hate Crime?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What are Robbie Levinson and Trey McCoy planning at the start of the film?

Cars

Cars in Hate Crime

22 cars on screen, including the 2004 Ford Taurus and the 2000 Toyota Camry.

All 22 cars
  • 2004 Ford Taurus in Hate Crime 2004 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 2000 Toyota Camry in Hate Crime 2000 Toyota Camry Important role
  • 2000 Cadillac DeVille in Hate Crime 2000 Cadillac DeVille Minor role
  • 1997 Chevrolet Lumina in Hate Crime 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Minor role
Details

Hate Crime Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Zločin z nenávisti” and “פשעי שנאה”.

Also known as
  • Zločin z nenávisti
  • פשעי שנאה
  • 仇恨罪

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FAQ

Hate Crime FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hate Crime, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hate Crime?

Hate Crime runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Hate Crime released?

Hate Crime was released on March 16, 2006.

Who directed Hate Crime?

Hate Crime was directed by Tommy Stovall.

More films by Tommy Stovall

How much did Hate Crime make at the box office?

Hate Crime grossed $40,758 worldwide.

How is Hate Crime rated?

Hate Crime has 41 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Hate Crime have a post-credit scene?

No. Hate Crime has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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