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The Loving Story

2011·Movie
1h 17min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Uplifting and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Romance8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

This documentary film tells the dramatic story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple living in Virginia in the 1950s, and their landmark Supreme Court Case, Loving v. Virginia, that changed history.
Landmark Civil Rights CaseEnduring Love StoryHistorical DocumentaryRacial JusticeLegal DramaInspiring True StorySocial CommentaryAmerican HistoryHuman RightsPerseverance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Loving Story legally?

The Loving Story is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Loving Story worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Loving Story?

1 h 17 min

The Loving Story runs 1 h 17 min.

Is The Loving Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Loving Story?

Critics100
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate The Loving Story higher (100) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Loving Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Loving Story?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Loving Story in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.