

Love in the Time of Cholera
“How long would you wait for love?”
In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on the widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader.
Where to watch Love in the Time of Cholera in United States
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Where is Love in the Time of Cholera streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Love in the Time of Cholera
Love in the Time of Cholera is a 2007 English-language drama and romance film directed by Mike Newell. The cast is led by Javier Bardem, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Benjamin Bratt. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Love in the Time of Cholera was produced by New Line Cinema, Summit Entertainment, and Stone Village Pictures and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on October 4, 2007, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Writers
- Ronald Harwood
- Release date
- October 4, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $45 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Summit Entertainment, Stone Village Pictures
Love in the Time of Cholera cast & crew
Love in the Time of Cholera was directed by Mike Newell and written by Ronald Harwood.
The cast features Javier Bardem as Florentino Ariza, Giovanna Mezzogiorno as Fermina Daza, Benjamin Bratt as Juvenal Urbino, John Leguizamo as Lorenzo Daza, Fernanda Montenegro as Transito Ariza, and Catalina Sandino Moreno as Hildebranda Sanchez.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Antonio Pinto, cinematography is by Affonso Beato, and it was produced by Michael Nozik and Andrew Molasky.
Is Love in the Time of Cholera worth watching?
Love in the Time of Cholera holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 411 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Love in the Time of Cholera is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Love in the Time of Cholera
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Cast of Love in the Time of Cholera

Javier Bardem
Florentino Ariza

Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Fermina Daza

Benjamin Bratt
Juvenal Urbino

John Leguizamo
Lorenzo Daza

Fernanda Montenegro
Transito Ariza

Catalina Sandino Moreno
Hildebranda Sanchez

Alicia Borrachero
Escolastica

Liev Schreiber
Lotario Thurgot

Laura Harring
Sara Noriega

Héctor Elizondo
Don Leo

Ana Claudia Talancón
Olympia Zuleta

Angie Cepeda
Junge Witwe
Love in the Time of Cholera — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Love in the Time of Cholera in United States?
Love in the Time of Cholera is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Love in the Time of Cholera in?
Love in the Time of Cholera is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Love in the Time of Cholera?
Love in the Time of Cholera runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is Love in the Time of Cholera rated?
Love in the Time of Cholera is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 411 ratings.











