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The Thing Called Love

1993·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Stand by your dream.

A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.
Country Music DreamsNashvilleAspiring MusiciansLove and StardomSmall Town to Big CityFriendshipComing-of-AgeMusical Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Thing Called Love

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Where can I stream The Thing Called Love legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. You can also 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 The Thing Called Love worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Thing Called Love rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Thing Called Love?

1 h 56 min

The Thing Called Love runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Thing Called Love?

Critics53
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see The Thing Called Love much the same way.

Was The Thing Called Love a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What language is The Thing Called Love in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Thing Called Love?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Thing Called Love in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Thing Called Love use?

Anger Born of WorrySingle Woman Seeks Good ManSurprisingly Happy EndingGive Me a ReasonThe InsomniacCock FightGilligan CutThe Ditherer"Shut Up" KissLet's DuetLike an Old Married CoupleRule of Funand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Thing Called Love, including Anger Born of Worry, Single Woman Seeks Good Man, Surprisingly Happy Ending.