The Thing Called Love
Seen it?1993 | 116 min | Drama, Romance, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, 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. If you loved A Star Is Born or Casablanca, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 86K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
- River PhoenixJames Wright
- Samantha MathisMiranda Presley
- Dermot MulroneyKyle Davidson
- Sandra BullockLinda Lue Linden
- Anthony ClarkBilly
- Deborah AllenDeborah Allen
- K.T. OslinLucy
- Webb WilderNed
- Earl Poole BallFloyd
- Jimmie Dale GilmoreJimmie Dale Gilmore