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Loverboy

2005·Movie
1h 24min·R
33
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Psychological DramaDysfunctional FamilyMother-Daughter RelationshipIntense PerformancesEmotionally ChargedCharacter-DrivenSlow-Burn NarrativeMelancholy ToneExploration of Neglect

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Loverboy legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Loverboy worth watching?

33
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Loverboy rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is Loverboy?

1 h 24 min

Loverboy runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Loverboy?

Critics32
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Loverboy higher (45) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Loverboy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Loverboy?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Loverboy in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.