The Hot Chick (2002): cast, story & where to watch

2002 · Film · ★ 6.4

The Hot Chick poster

Released in 2002, The Hot Chick is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Tom Brady, running about 104 minutes. “The hottest chick in town just switched bodies with the luckiest loser in the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Not only is Jessica Spencer the most popular girl in school -- she is also the meanest. But things change for the attractive teen when a freak accident involving a cursed pair of earrings and a chance encounter at a gas station causes her to switch bodies with Clive, a sleazy crook. Jessica, in the form of the repulsive Clive, struggles to adjust to this radical alteration and sets out to get her own body back before the upcoming prom.

Who’s in it. The Hot Chick stars Rob Schneider as Clive Maxtone / Jessica Spencer, Rachel McAdams as Jessica Spencer / Clive Maxtone, Anna Faris as April and Matthew Lawrence as Billy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Hot Chick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $54.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hot Chick page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Hot Chick tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Hot Chick (2002)?
In US, The Hot Chick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Hot Chick worth watching?
The Hot Chick holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Hot Chick?
The Hot Chick stars Rob Schneider, Rachel McAdams, Anna Faris, Matthew Lawrence and Eric Christian Olsen.
When was The Hot Chick released?
The Hot Chick was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.