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Endless Love

1981Movie1 h 56 minR

DramaRomance
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic305.8Rotten Tomatoes26%50%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Letterboxd2.4/5Metacritic305.8Rotten Tomatoes26%50%

Summary

As their romance unfolds, Jade and David's growing love for one another becomes the scorn of Jade's father. However, when Jade's grades begin to drop, her father forbids the young couple from seeing each other for 30 days. Driven insane with frustration and desire, David attempts to reverse the decision, with catastrophic results.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Franco Zeffirelli
Written by
Scott Spencer, Judith Rascoe
Produced by
Dyson Lovell
Music by
Jonathan Tunick

Everyone

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Facts

July 17, 1981 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
July 17, 1981
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$32 million
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

Big, Screwed-Up Family, The Stoner, Replacement Goldfish +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Endless Love?"

Questions about Endless Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Endless Love?

HooplaFandango at Home FreeLionsgate+Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Endless Love streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Endless Love worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is Endless Love good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Is Endless Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Endless Love a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$32 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Endless Love use?

Big, Screwed-Up FamilyThe StonerReplacement GoldfishFraming DeviceJerkass Has a PointMr. FanserviceBourgeois BohemianAdaptational AttractivenessUptown GirlAdaptational HeroismAuthor AvatarSpared by the Adaptationand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Big, Screwed-Up Family, The Stoner, and Replacement Goldfish.