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Love & Other Drugs

2010Movie1 h 52 minR

ComedyDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic556.3Rotten Tomatoes49%53%

A deeply romantic, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Addicted to one-night stands or dependent on one another?

Maggie is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone – or anything – tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie, whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serves him well with the ladies and the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.

Feels like

  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Chemistry-Driven Drama
  • Adult Relationship Dynamics
  • Illness and Intimacy
  • Witty Banter
  • Emotional Vulnerability
  • Modern Melodrama
  • Star-Powered Performance
  • Realistic Heartbreak

Cast

24 of 53

Crew

Directed by
Edward Zwick
Written by
Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, Charles Randolph
Produced by
Edward Zwick, Scott Stuber, Marshall Herskovitz
Music by
James Newton Howard

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Facts

November 22, 2010 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
November 22, 2010
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$103 million
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Modesty Bedsheet, Meet Cute, Raging Stiffie +9

  • Modesty Bedsheet
  • Meet Cute
  • Raging Stiffie
  • Sexy Coat Flashing
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Double Entendre
  • Home Porn Movie
  • Ladykiller in Love
  • Present-Day Past
  • Sleeping with the Boss
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Bittersweet Ending

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Love & Other Drugs?"

Questions about Love & Other Drugs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love & Other Drugs?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Love & Other Drugs from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 66 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Love & Other Drugs worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is Love & Other Drugs good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Love & Other Drugs make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Was Love & Other Drugs a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$103 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $103 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Love & Other Drugs use?

Modesty BedsheetMeet CuteRaging StiffieSexy Coat FlashingJerk with a Heart of GoldDouble EntendreHome Porn MovieLadykiller in LovePresent-Day PastSleeping with the BossDramatic IronyBittersweet Endingand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Modesty Bedsheet, Meet Cute, and Raging Stiffie.