Love Stinks

1999·Movie
1h 34min·R
IMDb5.7Metacritic238.3Rotten Tomatoes19%63%

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Love Stinks fingerprint

Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some cringe comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A movie about a relationship...that's worse than yours. Seth (Stewart), a sitcom writer-producer, meets Chelsea (Wilson), an interior decorator, at his best friend's (Bellamy) wedding. He's immediately sexually attracted to her while she's instantly attracted to his single-ness. They both ditch their wedding dates and start their own date that same night. The two become a couple, appearing very happy until after a couple of years of postponing a marriage proposal. When Chelsea realizes that Seth wants to remain single and together, she becomes quite bitter. In the next hour of the movie, the two engage in behavior that makes the War of the Roses look like child's play.
Relationship Black ComedyCringe HumorDark SatireDysfunctional RomanceLate 90sUncomfortable SituationsExaggerated ConflictComedic Mayhem

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Franklin
Written by:
Jeff Franklin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Love Stinks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love Stinks legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

Love Stinks is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Love Stinks worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 23). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love Stinks rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Love Stinks?

1 h 34 min

Love Stinks runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Love Stinks?

Critics21
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Love Stinks higher (68) than critics (21). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Love Stinks a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.

What language is Love Stinks in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Love Stinks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love Stinks in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Love Stinks use?

Rule of ThreeKick the DogActually a Good IdeaHere We Go Again!Groin AttackMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesAlso sprach ZarathustraBread, Eggs, Breaded EggsOnly One NameMy Biological Clock Is TickingI Want GrandkidsBookendsand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Love Stinks, including Rule of Three, Kick the Dog, Actually a Good Idea.

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