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She Hate Me (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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She Hate Me is a 2004 comedy drama directed by Spike Lee, starring Anthony Mackie, Ellen Barkin and Kerry Washington. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
worldwide gross
$1.5M
Metascore
30
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She Hate Me (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Spike Lee
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is She Hate Me About?

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

Fired biotech executive Jack Armstrong finds himself in a desperate situation, struggling with deception and facing serious consequences. Framed for a crime, he navigates a downward spiral while also unexpectedly pursuing fatherhood. Anthony Mackie stars in this biting drama about ambition, betrayal, and the lengths one man will go to reclaim his life.

She Hate Me Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • male prostitution
  • lesbianism
  • frame up
  • business corruption
  • businessman
  • lingerie
  • garter belt
  • sex scene
  • lesbian sex
  • satire
  • hot
  • seduction
+38 more
  • sexy
  • man forced to strip by woman
  • clothed female naked male scene
  • lesbian interest
  • sex comedy
  • grammatical error in title
  • female rear nudity
  • satire comedy
  • business
  • job
  • lesbian
  • sex scandal
  • male rear nudity
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • female female kiss
  • sperm bank
  • three word title
  • newborn baby
  • male prostitute
  • cigar smoking
  • yankees baseball cap
  • u.s. capitol building
  • sperm
  • siren
  • sex standing up
  • red rose
  • punching bag
  • prying legs apart
  • ponytail
  • police sergeant
  • nixon mask
  • jumping to death
  • images of currency
  • health drink
  • grave side ceremony
  • funeral
  • congressional hearing
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Cast & crew

She Hate Me Cast

Anthony Mackie leads the cast, with Ellen Barkin and Kerry Washington. Directed by Spike Lee.

From the director

More from Spike Lee

More films directed by Spike Lee, best-rated first: David Byrne’s American Utopia, BlacKkKlansman, Do the Right Thing and Pass Over.

Full filmography
Ratings

She Hate Me Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave She Hate Me 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

She Hate Me Plot Summary

What happens in She Hate Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

John Henry “Jack” Armstrong is a thriving executive in the biotechnology industry, enjoying financial success and a promising career. However, his world is turned upside down when he is wrongfully accused of securities fraud following the tragic suicide of his colleague, Dr. Herman Schiller. As a direct consequence of this false allegation, his superior, Leland Powell, freezes his assets, leading Jack into a difficult financial situation that threatens his comfortable lifestyle.

Full summary

The whole story of She Hate Me, scene by scene

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Box office

She Hate Me Box Office

She Hate Me grossed $1.5 million worldwide. $366,037 came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (76%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.5M

US & Canada
$366K
International
$1.2M
US & Canada 24% Rest of the world 76%
Videos

She Hate Me Trailers & Videos

The trailer of She Hate Me.

She Hate Me Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know She Hate Me?

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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  10. Question 10: not answered

What career does John Henry 'Jack' Armstrong hold before his life changes?

Cars

Cars in She Hate Me

16 cars on screen, including the 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV and the 1992 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 16 cars
  • 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV in She Hate Me 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV Important role
  • 1992 Chevrolet Caprice in She Hate Me 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • Ford Crown Victoria in She Hate Me Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 2003 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III in She Hate Me 2003 Land-Rover Range Rover Series III Minor role
Details

She Hate Me Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “出卖雄风” and “Lei mi odia”.

Also known as
  • 出卖雄风
  • Lei mi odia
  • Ella me odia
  • Elas Me Odeiam
  • Mas Me Querem
  • Utál a csaj
  • Она ненавидит меня
  • Ο Άντρας που Μισούσαν οι Γυναίκες
  • היא שונאת אותי
  • Ea mă urăște
  • Benden Nefret Ediyor
  • Тя ме мрази
+4 more
  • 그녀는 날 싫어해
  • 她恨我, მე მას ვძულვარ
  • Вона ненавидить мене
  • Ona mnie nienawidzi

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FAQ

She Hate Me FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is She Hate Me?

She Hate Me runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was She Hate Me released?

She Hate Me was released on July 28, 2004.

Who directed She Hate Me?

She Hate Me was directed by Spike Lee.

More films by Spike Lee

Who is in the cast of She Hate Me?

She Hate Me stars Anthony Mackie, Ellen Barkin and Kerry Washington.

How much did She Hate Me make at the box office?

She Hate Me grossed $1.5 million worldwide ($366,037 domestic, $1.2 million international).

How is She Hate Me rated?

She Hate Me has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 30 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.

Does She Hate Me have a post-credit scene?

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

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