Lovelace
Seen it?2013 | 92 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Monster or Amadeus, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her coercive husband, before taking control of her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 192K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein
- Amanda SeyfriedLinda Lovelace
- Sharon StoneDorothy Boreman
- Robert PatrickJohn J. Boreman
- Peter SarsgaardChuck Traynor
- Hank AzariaJerry Damiano
- Juno TemplePatsy
- Wes BentleyThomas - Photographer
- Adam BrodyHarry Reems
- Bobby CannavaleButchie Peraino
- James FrancoHugh Hefner