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Love Liza

2002·Movie·R·90 min·6.4(120)

A Comic Tragedy

Following the unexplained suicide of his wife Liza, website designer Wilson Joel turns to huffing gasoline fumes and remote control gaming while avoiding an inevitable conflict with his mother-in-law.

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Where to watch Love Liza in United States

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BrazilSony One Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

About Love Liza

Love Liza is a 2002 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Todd Louiso. The cast is led by Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Kehler, Sarah Koskoff. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Love Liza was produced by Kinowelt, Wild Bunch, and StudioCanal and made in United States of America and France. It was released on December 30, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Todd Louiso
Writers
Gordy Hoffman
Release date
December 30, 2002
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, France
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Kinowelt, Wild Bunch, StudioCanal
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Love Liza cast & crew

Love Liza was directed by Todd Louiso and written by Gordy Hoffman.

The cast features Philip Seymour Hoffman as Wilson Joel, Jack Kehler as Denny, Sarah Koskoff as Maura, Stephen Tobolowsky as Tom Bailey, Erika Alexander as Brenda, and Shannon Holt as Angela Ryan from Bailey Federated.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jim O'Rourke, cinematography is by Lisa Rinzler, and it was produced by Jeffrey Roda and Chris Hanley.

Is Love Liza worth watching?

Love Liza holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 120 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Love Liza is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Love Liza

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Cast of Love Liza

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Wilson Joel

Jack Kehler

Jack Kehler

Denny

Sarah Koskoff

Sarah Koskoff

Maura

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Tom Bailey

Erika Alexander

Erika Alexander

Brenda

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Shannon Holt

Angela Ryan from Bailey Federated

Kevin Breznahan

Kevin Breznahan

Jim

Daniel Farber

Daniel Farber

Huffer Boy

Kelli Garner

Kelli Garner

Huffer Girl

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Patriot Model Aeronautics Clerk

Wayne Duvall

Wayne Duvall

Gas Station

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Ernest Perry Jr.

Trucker

Love Liza — FAQs

Where can I watch Love Liza in United States?

Love Liza 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 Liza in?

Love Liza is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Love Liza?

Love Liza runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).

What is Love Liza rated?

Love Liza is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 120 ratings.

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