The Love Hypothesis (2026)
The Love Hypothesis is in cinemas in Japan now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
The Love Hypothesis is brand new to the list — too early for the numbers on this English film to mean much yet. It clocks in at a standard 110 minutes. It's in theatres in Japan now — best caught on the big screen.
Should you spend 1h 50m on it?
1h 50m of English romance with a comedy streak. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Skip if
- you find romantic plots hard to invest in
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 50m |
| Genre | Romance / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Claire Scanlon
Cast
When is The Love Hypothesis coming to streaming?
The Love Hypothesis opens in theatres in Japan today. A streaming release date won't be set until after it opens — this page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Where to watch in Japan
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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