Love Streams
Seen it?1984 | 141 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two closely-bound, emotionally wounded siblings reunite after years apart.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: Golden Bear.
- 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 39K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cassavetes
- Gena RowlandsSarah Lawson
- John CassavetesRobert Harmon
- Diahnne AbbottSusan
- Seymour CasselJack Lawson
- Margaret AbbottMargarita
- Jakob ShawAlbie Swanson
- Michele ConawayAgnes Swanson
- Eddy DonnoStepfather (Swanson)
- Joan FoleyJudge Dunbar
- Al RubanMilton Kravitz