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Loving

1970Movie1 h 29 minR

DramaRomance
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–29%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–29%

Summary

Brooks Wilson is in crisis. He is torn between his wife Selma and two daughters and his mistress Grace, and also between his career as a successful illustrator and his feeling that he might still produce something worthwhile.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Irvin Kershner
Written by
Don Devlin, J.M. Ryan
Produced by
Don Devlin
Music by
Bernardo Segall

Everyone

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Facts

March 4, 1970 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
March 4, 1970
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Maligned Mixed Marriage, Newhart Phone Call, Look Both Ways +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Loving?"

Questions about Loving

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Loving?

PrimeThe RokuPluto TV

In the United States, Loving streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Loving worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Loving good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Loving plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Loving use?

Maligned Mixed MarriageNewhart Phone CallLook Both WaysFamily ManEternally Pearly-White TeethThe ExileMundane Made AwesomeImperiled in PregnancyForegone ConclusionWindow PainShotgun WeddingFacial Dialogueand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Maligned Mixed Marriage, Newhart Phone Call, and Look Both Ways.