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Last of the Red Hot Lovers

1972Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyDrama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes33%81%

A slow-burning, nostalgic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Barney wanted women in the worst way. And that's the way he got them.

A middle aged restaurateur begins to feel the desire to roam and realizes that one day each week, his mother's apartment will be empty all afternoon. He makes several attempts at seduction, only to learn that it is much more complicated and difficult than he could have imagined.

Feels like

  • Witty Sexual Comedy
  • Midlife Crisis Drama
  • Sharp Dialogue-Driven
  • Psychological Realism
  • Melancholic & Bittersweet
  • Character Study
  • 1970s Urban Atmosphere
  • Romantic Intrigue
  • Theatrical Adaptation

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Gene Saks
Written by
Neil Simon
Produced by
Howard W. Koch
Music by
Neal Hefti

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 16, 1972 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
August 16, 1972
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Last of the Red Hot Lovers?"

Questions about Last of the Red Hot Lovers

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Where can I stream Last of the Red Hot Lovers?

Hoopla

In the United States, Last of the Red Hot Lovers is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Last of the Red Hot Lovers worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Last of the Red Hot Lovers okay for kids?

PGSexual contentStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Last of the Red Hot Lovers make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Last of the Red Hot Lovers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.