The Love Hypothesis vs Things Like This
The Love Hypothesis has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.2/10 for Things Like This). Things Like This is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 52m. Things Like This is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Love Hypothesis
Things Like This| The Love Hypothesis | Things Like This | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Claire Scanlon | Max Talisman |
| Main cast | Lili Reinhart, Tom Bateman, Rachel Marsh, Jaboukie Young-White, Nicholas Duvernay | Bridget Regan, Jackie Cruz, Charlie Tahan, Cara Buono, Barbara Barrie |
Synopsis
The Love Hypothesis
Olive Smith, a biology PhD candidate, and Dr. Adam Carlsen, a hotshot professor and well-known tyrant, enter into a fake relationship, seeing each of their carefully calculated theories on love get thrown into chaos.
Things Like This
Struggling writer Zack Anthony meets Zack Mandel, an assistant to a talent agent. Their connection begins with a small act of kindness and soon grows after a disastrous but comedic first date. As they spend more time together, they uncover a surprising shared past that feels like fate. Despite personal challenges and misunderstandings, their bond deepens as they navigate what could be the start of something special.
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