I Love You to Death
Seen it?1990 | 94 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 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 crime fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Tootsie, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Joey Boca is the owner of a pizza parlour, and has been married to Rosalie for years. When Rosalie discovers that Joey is a womanizer and has been cheating on her for a long time, she goes to extreme lengths to punish him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 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 impactSolid
About 74K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan
- Kevin KlineJoey Boca
- Tracey UllmanRosalie Boca
- William HurtHarlan James
- River PhoenixDevo Nod
- Joan PlowrightNadja
- Keanu ReevesMarlon James
- James GammonLt. Larry Schooner
- Jack KehlerSgt. Carlos Wiley
- Victoria JacksonLacey
- Miriam MargolyesJoey's Mother