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Love Liza

2002·Movie
1h 30min·R
63
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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About

A Comic Tragedy

Following the unexplained suicide of his wife Liza, website designer Wilson Joel turns to huffing gasoline fumes and remote control gaming while avoiding an inevitable conflict with his mother-in-law.
Grief DramaDarkly HumorousPsychological Character StudySubstance Abuse ThemesUnconventional CopingFamily ConflictBleak & SomberIndependent CinemaExistential

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Love Liza legally?

Love Liza 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 Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Love Liza worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love Liza rated?

RSuicide themesDrug useDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes, drug use, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Love Liza?

1 h 30 min

Love Liza runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Love Liza?

Critics57
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Love Liza higher (71) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Love Liza a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$223,426

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $223,426 worldwide, 22% of its budget.

What language is Love Liza in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Love Liza?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love Liza in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.