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Love on the Run

1979·Movie
1h 33min·PG
65
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A , comedy: , but bittersweet.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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.

Will Love on the Run make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly situational comedy and sharp wit.

Is Love on the Run plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Love on the Run?

Easy watchDemanding

Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.

Is Love on the Run good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Love on the Run scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Love on the Run?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

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.