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Love Songs

1999·Movie
1h 41min
IMDb6.5

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Love Songs fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Louis Gossett, Jr, Robert Townsend and Andre Braugher come together to each direct a short story, all of which are interconnected through themes of love and family. Set in the same predominantly black neighbourhood in North Philadelphia, these threecompelling tales tell the stories of an up-and-coming heavyweight boxer, a vegetable vendor, and a man who must protect a family member from the abuse of another.
Interconnected Short StoriesAfrican-American Family LifeLove & RelationshipsNorth Philadelphia SettingSocial IssuesCharacter-DrivenEmotional & ThoughtfulCommunity Bonds

Crew

Directed by:
Andre Braugher, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Townsend
Written by:
Charles Fuller
Produced by:
Charles Fuller, Claire Prieto

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Love Songs

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Is Love Songs worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love Songs rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Love Songs?

1 h 41 min

Love Songs runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is Love Songs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Love Songs?

3GBGGUS

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What tropes does Love Songs use?

Gay PareeBrooding Boy, Gentle BoyShout-OutRegional StereotypesOnscreen Chapter TitlesLight Feminine and Dark FeminineQuarreling SongPolyamoryDeath of the HypotenuseFinal Love DuetTall, Dark, and HandsomeGrief Song

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Love Songs, including Gay Paree, Brooding Boy, Gentle Boy, Shout-Out.