Love Story
Seen it?1970 | 100 min | Romance, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won an Oscar, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved The Way We Were or We Live in Time, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Score. Won 5 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Director – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Screenplay – Motion Picture and 1 more. Also nominated for 6 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$136 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 425K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Hiller
- Ali MacGrawJennifer Cavilleri
- Ryan O'NealOliver Barrett IV
- John MarleyPhil Cavilleri
- Ray MillandOliver Barrett III
- Russell NypeDean Thompson
- Tommy Lee JonesHank Simpson
- Sydney WalkerDr. Shapeley
- Robert ModicaDr. Addison
- Katherine BalfourMrs. Barrett
- Walker DanielsRay Stratton