Book of Love
Seen it?1990 | 82 min | Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone nostalgic for their awkward years and people who'll be looking things up afterwards, this one's for you. Small moments carry real weight here, the way they do when you're young. If you loved Heathers, start here. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 22 min. The story isn't told in order, so keep your phone down.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Shaye
- Michael McKeanAdult Jack Twiller
- Chris YoungJack Twiller
- Josie BissettLily
- Beau DremannAngelo Gabooch
- John Cameron MitchellFloyd
- Keith CooganCrutch Kane
- Tricia Leigh FisherGina Gabooch
- Danny NucciSpider Bomboni
- John AchornMr. Joe Twiller
- Jill JaressMrs. Kitty Twiller