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The Automatic Hate (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Automatic Hate is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Justin Lerner. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $4,603 worldwide. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
worldwide gross
$4.6K
Metascore
59
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The Automatic Hate (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Justin Lerner
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is The Automatic Hate About?

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

When his mysterious cousin Alexis arrives, Davis Green's life is upended, revealing hidden secrets from his family’s history. Defying his father's cautions, he travels to rural New York, where he finds himself entangled in a web of unspoken desires and deeply rooted family conflicts. Davis must confront a painful truth that risks tearing his family apart and reshaping his understanding of his own past.

The Automatic Hate Themes & Keywords

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  • male cousin female cousin incest
  • first cousins in love
  • sex between first cousins
  • skinny dipping
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  • brother sister incest
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  • country cousin
  • family reunion
  • family secret
  • incest
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  • male protagonist
  • female nudity
  • brother brother relationship
  • cousin cousin relationship
  • chef
  • family relationships
  • new york state
  • reflection in a mirror
  • man with a beard
  • mustached man
  • knocking on a door
  • beer
  • drink
  • drinking
  • bar
  • washing dishes
  • male female embrace
  • kiss
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • developmental psychologist
  • trash bag
  • pickup truck
  • business card
  • prologue
  • telephone number
  • applause
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • baby
  • classroom
  • teacher
  • lecture hall
  • phd student
  • father son relationship
  • ballerina
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • woman wears eyeglasses
  • crossword puzzle
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Crew

The Director of The Automatic Hate

Directed by Justin Lerner.

From the director

More from Justin Lerner

More films directed by Justin Lerner, best-rated first: Cadejo Blanco and Girlfriend.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Automatic Hate Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Automatic Hate 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

The Automatic Hate Plot Summary

What happens in The Automatic Hate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the midst of a tumultuous relationship with Cassie, Boston chef Davis Green finds his world turned upside down when a mysterious woman unexpectedly follows him home from the bar. This enigmatic figure introduces herself as Alexis Green, claiming to be his cousin—a revelation that sends shockwaves through Davis’ understanding of his family tree. This encounter leaves Davis feeling increasingly uneasy and uncertain, especially after Cassie witnesses their conversation and insists that Alexis leave.

Full summary

The whole story of The Automatic Hate, scene by scene

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Box office

The Automatic Hate Box Office

The Automatic Hate grossed $4,603 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.6K

US & Canada
$4.6K
Videos

The Automatic Hate Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Automatic Hate.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Automatic Hate?

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

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What is the relationship between Davis and Alexis?

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FAQ

The Automatic Hate FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Automatic Hate?

The Automatic Hate runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Automatic Hate released?

The Automatic Hate was released on March 11, 2016.

Who directed The Automatic Hate?

The Automatic Hate was directed by Justin Lerner.

More films by Justin Lerner

How much did The Automatic Hate make at the box office?

The Automatic Hate grossed $4,603 worldwide.

How is The Automatic Hate rated?

The Automatic Hate has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does The Automatic Hate have a post-credit scene?

Yes. The Automatic Hate has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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