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The Love She Sought

1990Movie1 h 40 minNR

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

An aging school teacher (Lansbury) at a Catholic grammar school in Minnesota questions her life's existence when she has to start battling a new bishop (Prosky). As a result she retires and takes a trip to Ireland where she seeks an admirer (Elliott) with whom she has been corresponding for five years.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Sargent
Written by
Daniel Lipman, Ron Cowen
Produced by
Richard M. Rosenbloom
Music by
Charles Bernstein

Everyone

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Facts

October 21, 1990 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
October 21, 1990
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Love She Sought?"

Questions about The Love She Sought

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Where can I stream The Love She Sought?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, The Love She Sought streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Love She Sought worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Love She Sought good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Love She Sought plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.