Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing
Seen it?1973 | 110 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
While bicycling through the Spanish countryside, Walter, the aimless young son of a doctor, makes the acquaintance of proper, middle-aged, clumsy and secretive Lila. He falls in love with her, but she is resistant.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan J. Pakula
- Maggie SmithLila Fisher
- Timothy BottomsWalter Elbertson
- Jaime de Mora y AragónThe Duke
- Emiliano RedondoThe Spanish Gentleman
- Charles BaxterDr. Elbertson
- Margaret ModlinMrs. Elbertson
- May HeatherlyMelanie Elbertson
- Lloyd BrimhallCarl
- Elmer ModlinDr. Edelheidt
- Andrés MonrealTourist Guide