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Love and Death on Long Island

1998Movie1 h 33 minPG-13

DramaRomance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic817.6Rotten Tomatoes86%57%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic817.6Rotten Tomatoes86%57%

Summary

Curmudgeonly author Giles De'Ath, a widower with a marked distaste for modern popular culture, attempts to buy a ticket for a film adaptation of an E.M. Forster novel, but instead finds himself watching a tacky teen sex comedy.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Richard Kwietniowski
Written by
Gilbert Adair, Richard Kwietniowski
Produced by
Christopher Zimmer, Steve Clark-Hall
Music by
Bob Locke, Tim Norfolk, Richard Grassby-Lewis

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Facts

March 6, 1998 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13

Released
March 6, 1998
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom, Italy
Available in
3 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Love and Death on Long Island?"

Questions about Love and Death on Long Island

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Where can I stream Love and Death on Long Island?

Lionsgate+Starz

In the United States, Love and Death on Long Island streams on Lionsgate+ and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Love and Death on Long Island worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Love and Death on Long Island okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Love and Death on Long Island good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Love and Death on Long Island plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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