The Loved One
Seen it?1965 | 122 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Monty Python's The Meaning of Life or A Simple Favor, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
The suicide of his expatriate uncle draws Englishman and poet Dennis Barlow into California's booming funeral industry.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Richardson
- Robert MorseDennis Barlow
- Jonathan WintersWilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy
- Anjanette ComerAimee Thanatogenos
- Rod SteigerMr. Joyboy
- Dana AndrewsGen. Buck Brinkman
- Milton BerleMr. Kenton
- James CoburnImmigration Officer
- John GielgudSir Francis Hinsley
- Tab HunterWhispering Glades Tour Guide
- Margaret LeightonMrs. Helen Kenton