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Loverboy

2005Movie1 h 24 minR

DramaRomance
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic45–Rotten Tomatoes18%36%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Sometimes love is not enough.

A neglected daughter becomes a possessive mother in an emotional journey into the heart and mind of a woman who loved too much.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Intense Performances
  • Emotionally Charged
  • Character-Driven
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Exploration of Neglect

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Bacon
Written by
Hannah Shakespeare
Produced by
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Michael Mailer
Music by
Michael Bacon

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Facts

January 24, 2005 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
January 24, 2005
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Loverboy?"

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Where can I stream Loverboy?

Fandango at Home FreePlex

In the United States, Loverboy is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Loverboy worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is Loverboy good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Loverboy plot-driven or character-driven?

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