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The Look of Love

2013·Movie
1h 45min·NR
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

A real life story, show business, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Based on the outrageously true story of Britain's richest man.

Paul Raymond builds a porn, entertainment and real estate empire that makes him the wealthiest man in Britain, but drugs doom his beloved daughter, Debbie.
Biographical DramaAdult EntertainmentComplex Family DynamicsTragedySexual RevolutionShowbizBritish HistoryClass and CapitalismAddiction

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Look of Love legally?

The Look of Love is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 The Look of Love worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Look of Love rated?

NRNuditySexual contentDrug useStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, drug use, and strong language.

How long is The Look of Love?

1 h 45 min

The Look of Love runs 1 h 45 min.

Is The Look of Love 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 Look of Love?

Critics56
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate The Look of Love higher (56) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Look of Love in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Look of Love?

43ADARATAUBEBGBOBYCACHCLCODEDK+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Look of Love in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Look of Love use?

Accents Aren't HereditaryAccent Slip-UpAddled AddictThe CameoShout-OutSex with the ExParental FavoritismNepotismNaturalized Name

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Look of Love, including Accents Aren't Hereditary, Accent Slip-Up, Addled Addict.