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Love on the Run

1979·Movie
1h 33min·PG

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Love on the Run fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Antoine Doinel. He's got four ladies ... Nine lives ... and Plenty of alibis!

Now in his thirties, Antoine Doinel is a divorced proofreader in love with a record seller. Colette Tazzi, now a lawyer, buys his first published autobiography, leading them to a chance meeting.
French New WaveBittersweet RomanceCharacter-DrivenNostalgicExistentialDialogue-HeavyMelancholyHomage to SeriesRelationship Drama

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Where can I stream Love on the Run legally?

You can 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 Love on the Run worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love on the Run rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Love on the Run?

1 h 33 min

Love on the Run runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Love on the Run?

Critics62
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Love on the Run higher (70) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Love on the Run in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Love on the Run?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love on the Run in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Love on the Run use?

Artistic License"The Reason You Suck" SpeechMythology GagGlasses Are SexyContrived CoincidenceDeath of a ChildIronic JuxtapositionFlashbackGirl on Girl Is HotWriters Cannot Do MathClip ShowBack for the Finaleand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Love on the Run, including Artistic License, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Mythology Gag.