Modern Romance
“Robert was madly in love with Mary. Mary was madly in love with him. Under the circumstances they did the only thing they could do... they broke up.”
A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.
Where to watch Modern Romance in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Modern Romance there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Modern Romance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
About Modern Romance
Modern Romance is a 1981 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Albert Brooks. The cast is led by Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Modern Romance was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 13, 1981, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Albert Brooks
- Writers
- Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
- Release date
- March 13, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
Modern Romance cast & crew
Modern Romance was directed by Albert Brooks and written by Albert Brooks and Monica Johnson.
The cast features Albert Brooks as Robert Cole, Kathryn Harrold as Mary Harvard, Bruno Kirby as Jay, James L. Brooks as David, Bob Einstein as Sporting Goods Salesman, and Jane Hallaren as Ellen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lance Rubin, cinematography is by Eric Saarinen, and it was produced by Andrew Scheinman and Martin Shafer.
Is Modern Romance worth watching?
Modern Romance holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 95 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Modern Romance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Modern Romance
Modern Romance isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Modern Romance
Albert Brooks
Robert Cole
Kathryn Harrold
Mary Harvard
Bruno Kirby
Jay
James L. Brooks
David
Bob Einstein
Sporting Goods Salesman
Jane Hallaren
Ellen
Albert Henderson
Head Mixer
Meadowlark Lemon
Himself
George Kennedy
George Kennedy / Zeron
Tyann Means
Waitress
Karen Chandler
Neighbor
Dennis Kort
Health Food Salesman
Modern Romance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Modern Romance in United States?
Modern Romance 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 Modern Romance in?
Modern Romance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Modern Romance?
Modern Romance runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Modern Romance rated?
Modern Romance is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 95 ratings.
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