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Love Story

1970·Movie
1h 40min·PG
IMDb6.9Metacritic847.5Rotten Tomatoes65%74%

Where to watch

fuboTVKanopyHooplaMGM+

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What's your score?

Your score

Love Story fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Love means never having to say you’re sorry.

Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
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Crew

Directed by:
Arthur Hiller, Peter R. Scoppa
Written by:
Erich Segal
Produced by:
Robert Evans, Robert Evans, Andrea Eastman
Composed by:
Francis Lai

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Love Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love Story legally?

fuboTVKanopyHooplaMGM+

Love Story is included with a subscription to fuboTV and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Love Story worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love Story rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Love Story?

1 h 40 min

Love Story runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Love Story based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Love Story?

Critics75
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Love Story much the same way.

Was Love Story a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$136 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $136 million worldwide, 62.0 times its budget.

What language is Love Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Love Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love Story in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Love Story use?

Authoritative in Public, Docile in PrivateSnow Means DeathRomantic RibbingHeroic BSoDSecurity Cling"It" Is DehumanizingUptown GirlLocked Out of the LoopBookendsSpoiler OpeningCalling Parents by Their NameExpository Theme Tuneand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Love Story, including Authoritative in Public, Docile in Private, Snow Means Death, Romantic Ribbing.