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A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

1978Movie1 h 36 minNR

DramaTV Movie
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

One of the most moving stories in the annals of sports is presented in this true drama documenting the love affair of baseball immortal Lou Gehrig and his wife Eleanor.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Fielder Cook
Written by
Blanche Hanalis, Eleanor Gehrig, Joseph Durso
Produced by
David Manson
Music by
Eddy Lawrence Manson

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Facts

January 15, 1978 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
January 15, 1978
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story worth watching?"

Questions about A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.7).

Is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.