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Love Stinks

Seen it?

1999 | 94 min | Comedy, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office loss and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved She's Gotta Have It, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Seth Winnick has it all: a successful career in television, good friends, and a passionate relationship with beautiful Chelsea. However, when he fails to make a timely marriage proposal, Chelsea tries to make his life hell.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 23 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeff Franklin

  • French StewartSeth Winnick
  • Bridgette WilsonChelsea Turner
  • Tyra BanksHolly Garnett
  • Jason BatemanJesse Travis
  • Tiffani ThiessenRebecca Melini / Juliette
  • Steve HytnerMarty Mark
  • Bill BellamyLarry Garnett
  • Shae MarksJasmine
  • Colleen CampMonica Harris
  • John O'HurleyWalter Drooz