Love Story

Name: Love Story
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1970-12-16
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland, Russell Nype

1970·Movie·PG·100 min·★ 6.8(736)

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“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”

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.

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Japan	—	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Love Story

Love Story is a 1970 English-language romance and drama film directed by Arthur Hiller. The cast is led by Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Kanopy.

Love Story was produced by Paramount Pictures and Love Story Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 16, 1970, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $136 million worldwide.

Director: Arthur Hiller
Writers: Erich Segal
Release date: December 16, 1970
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $136 million
Production: Paramount Pictures, Love Story Company

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Love Story cast & crew

Love Story was directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Erich Segal.

The cast features Ali MacGraw as Jennifer Cavilleri, Ryan O'Neal as Oliver Barrett IV, John Marley as Phil Cavilleri, Ray Milland as Oliver Barrett III, Russell Nype as Dean Thompson, and Tommy Lee Jones as Hank - Oliver's Roommate.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Francis Lai, cinematography is by Richard C. Kratina, and it was produced by Robert Evans and Howard G. Minsky.

Is Love Story worth watching?

Love Story holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 736 ratings, a solidly received romance films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy romance and drama, Love Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Love Story

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