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Lovers and Other Strangers

1970Movie1 h 44 min

ComedyDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%71%

A romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Mike Vecchio and Susan Henderson are preparing for their upcoming wedding. However, they seem to be the only two people at the wedding that are happy. Mike's brother Richie and his wife Joan are going through a divorce, which is upsetting his overly devout Catholic mother Beatrice. Also, Susan's father is carrying on an affair and her sex starved older sister Wilma is going through her troubles with her husband Johnny. All this is going on while Mike's best friend Jerry is trying to bed the maid of honor, Susan's cousin Brenda.

Feels like

  • Musical Drama
  • Wedding Ensemble Piece
  • Family Dysfunction
  • Catholic Guilt
  • Marital Realism
  • Burt Bacharach Score
  • Late 60s Social Commentary
  • Character Study
  • Romantic Disillusionment

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Cy Howard
Written by
Renée Taylor, Joseph Bologna, David Zelag Goodman
Produced by
David Susskind
Music by
Fred Karlin

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Facts

August 12, 1970 · 1 h 44 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
August 12, 1970
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Lovers and Other Strangers worth watching?"

Questions about Lovers and Other Strangers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lovers and Other Strangers worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Lovers and Other Strangers okay for kids?

Sexual contentStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Lovers and Other Strangers good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Lovers and Other Strangers make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).