Why Do Fools Fall In Love

1998·Movie
1h 56min·R
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes54%76%

Where to watch

Hoopla

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, mystery, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common.

In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer, formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief from Philly; one teaches school in a small Georgia town. Each claims to be the widow of long-dead doo-wop singer-songwriter Frankie Lyman, and each wants years of royalties due to his estate, money Levy has never shared. During an ensuing civil trial, flashbacks tell the story of each one's life with Lyman, a boyish, high-pitched, dynamic performer, lost to heroin. Slowly, the three wives establish their own bond.
Frankie LymonDoo-wop EraMultiple PerspectivesLegal DramaMusic-DrivenNostalgicBiographical MysteryShowbizComplex Relationships

Crew

Directed by:
Gregory Nava, Sydney Gilner
Written by:
Tina Andrews
Produced by:
Reuben Cannon, Paul Hall, Cheryl Miller
Composed by:
Richard King, Frank Smathers, Stephen James Taylor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Why Do Fools Fall In Love

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Where can I stream Why Do Fools Fall In Love legally?

Hoopla

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Is Why Do Fools Fall In Love worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 54%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Why Do Fools Fall In Love rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

1 h 56 min

Why Do Fools Fall In Love runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

Critics54
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Why Do Fools Fall In Love higher (70) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Why Do Fools Fall In Love in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Why Do Fools Fall In Love in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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