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Lovelace

2013·Movie
1h 32min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic515.9Rotten Tomatoes54%36%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexLionsgate+Tubi TV

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Your score

Lovelace fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The truth goes deeper than you think.

Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life.
Biographical DramaAdult Film IndustryExploitation & AbusePsychological TraumaFeminist ThemesSocial CritiqueCharacter TransformationGritty RealismUnflinching PortrayalRedemption Story

Crew

Directed by:
Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman, Rod Smith
Written by:
Andy Bellin
Produced by:
Amanda Seyfried, Peter Sarsgaard, Bob Dohrmann
Composed by:
Craig Dollinger, Steven A. Morrow, Stephen Trask

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lovelace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lovelace legally?

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexLionsgate+Tubi TV

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

Is Lovelace worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lovelace rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lovelace?

1 h 32 min

Lovelace runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Lovelace based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lovelace?

Critics53
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see Lovelace much the same way.

Was Lovelace a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 16% of its budget.

What language is Lovelace in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lovelace?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lovelace in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lovelace use?

The '70sAdaptational HeroismAdvertised ExtraEven Evil Has StandardsLeno DeviceMood WhiplashMy God, What Have I Done?Once Done, Never ForgottenOne-Word TitleProtagonist Title"Rashomon"-Style"Where Are They Now?" Epilogue

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Lovelace, including The '70s, Adaptational Heroism, Advertised Extra.