Character Relationship Map: Hall Pass

Characters

• Brent (played by Derek Waters) — supporting

  Leigh's jealous co-worker; vandalizes a car he mistakes for Rick's, attacks Fred at the hotel believing Fred slept with Meg, and is subsequently arrested by police.

• Leigh (played by Nicky Whelan) — supporting

  Attractive waitress at Rick's favorite coffee shop and gym worker; serves as Rick's main romantic temptation during the hall pass week.

• Paige (played by Alexandra Daddario) — minor

  Rick's children's babysitter who just turned 21; parties with her aunt Meg and is initially attracted to Rick. She later misunderstands Fred and Meg's situation in the hotel.

• Gary (played by Stephen Merchant) — supporting

  Friend of Rick and Fred; part of the group discussing the hall pass and is later offered one by his own wife at the end of the film.

• Coakley (played by Richard Jenkins) — supporting

  Single, womanizing friend of the main couple; acts as a catalyst for their hall pass adventures by hosting parties and introducing them to new acquaintances.

Key Relationships

• Coakley → Leigh (Social Party Host And Guest)
• Coakley → Gary (Social Acquaintance)
• Brent → Paige (Conflict Adversary)
• Brent → Leigh (Professional Coworker)

Story Analysis

A temporary experiment in marital freedom exposes temptation, jealousy, and the value of renewed commitment.

Plot Progression

1. The Permission Experiment
2. Temptation Takes Shape
3. A Night Of Misunderstandings
4. Jealousy Reaches Violence
5. Marriage After The Pass