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Fool for Love

1985Movie1 h 46 minR

55

DecentGoodWatch score

55

DecentGoodWatch score

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Summary

A woman is waiting in a motel for her boyfriend, when an old flame turns up and tries to take her back to the life she is trying to leave behind.

Good for

Date night
Drop-in friendly
Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by: Robert Altman
Written by: Sam Shepard
Produced by: Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by: George Burt

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Facts

December 6, 1985 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released: December 6, 1985
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 8 countries

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Where can I stream Fool for Love?

In the United States, Fool for Love streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, Hoopla, and ScreenPix, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Fool for Love worth watching?

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 64). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (52).

Is Fool for Love plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Fool for Love good for date night?

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