Love on the Run
Seen it?1979 | 93 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Before Sunset or Something's Gotta Give, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
Now in his thirties, Antoine Doinel is a divorced proofreader in love with a record seller. Colette Tazzi, now a lawyer, buys his first published autobiography, leading them to a chance meeting.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Truffaut
- Jean-Pierre LéaudAntoine Doinel
- Marie-France PisierColette Tazzi
- Claude JadeChristine Doinel
- DaniLiliane
- DorothéeSabine Barnerias
- Daniel MesguichXavier Barnerias
- Julien BertheauMonsieur Lucien
- Marie HenriauLa Juge du Divorce
- Julien DuboisAlphonse Doinel
- Jean-Pierre DucosL'Avocat de Christine