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Love Happens

2009Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

DramaRomance
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic335.6Rotten Tomatoes17%37%

A romantic, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Sometimes when you least expect it...

Dr. Burke Ryan is a successful self-help author and motivational speaker with a secret. While he helps thousands of people cope with tragedy and personal loss, he secretly is unable to overcome the death of his late wife. It's not until Burke meets a fiercely independent florist named Eloise that he is forced to face his past and overcome his demons.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Emotional Healing
  • Second Chance Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Self-Help Themes
  • Grief and Loss
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Heartfelt Story
  • Redemption

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Brandon Camp
Written by
Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson
Produced by
Scott Stuber, Mike Thompson
Music by
Christopher Young

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September 18, 2009 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
September 18, 2009
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Hapless Self-Help, It's All My Fault, The Lost Lenore +2

  • Hapless Self-Help
  • It's All My Fault
  • The Lost Lenore
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • Rom Com Job

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Love Happens?"

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Where can I stream Love Happens?

HBO Max

In the United States, Love Happens streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Love Happens worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is Love Happens okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Love Happens good for date night?

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

Is Love Happens plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.