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The Book of Love

2017Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

How far would you go for a lost love?

After tragedy strikes Henry and Penny, he befriends a tenacious young girl and discovers she is constructing a raft to sail across the Atlantic to find her lost father. Together, along with some unlikely friends, they set forth to construct the vessel and subsequently rebuild their lives.

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Heartwarming Indie Drama
Grief and Healing
Unlikely Friendship
Whimsical Adventure
Emotional Catharsis
Quietly Poignant
Family Bonds
Hopeful Resilience
Charming Eccentrics

Crew

Directed by: Bill Purple
Written by: Robbie Pickering, Bill Purple
Produced by: Jessica Biel, Chuck Pacheco, Carlos Velazquez
Music by: Justin Timberlake, Mitchell Owens

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Facts

January 13, 2017 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released: January 13, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 47 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 56 countries

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Where can I stream The Book of Love?

Fandango at Home Free

In the United States, The Book of Love streams on fuboTV, Philo, and Wonder Project, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is The Book of Love worth watching?

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 8%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is The Book of Love okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Book of Love plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching The Book of Love?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.