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Love Is Strange

2014Movie1 h 38 minR

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic827.0Rotten Tomatoes93%66%

A romantic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Story

After 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and the newlyweds must sell their New York apartment and live apart, relying on friends and family to make ends meet.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Drama
  • Quietly Poignant
  • Relationship-Centric
  • New York Story
  • Elderly Couple Struggles
  • Family & Community
  • Heartfelt & Realistic
  • Emotional Depth
  • Adult Contemporary
  • Socially Conscious

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Ira Sachs
Written by
Mauricio Zacharias, Ira Sachs
Produced by
Ira Sachs, Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen
Music by
Dan Bricker, Susan Jacobs, Suzana Perić

Everyone

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Facts

August 22, 2014 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
August 22, 2014
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Greece, Brazil
Box office
$2 million
Available in
25 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Love Is Strange?"

Questions about Love Is Strange

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love Is Strange?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Love Is Strange from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Love Is Strange worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Love Is Strange okay for kids?

R

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

Is Love Is Strange plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Love Is Strange good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.