The History of Love
The story of a long-lost book that mysteriously reappears and connects an old man searching for his son with a girl seeking a cure for her mother's loneliness.
Where to watch The History of Love in United States
The Roku ChannelClick a service to open The History of Love there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The History of Love streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel | — |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About The History of Love
The History of Love is a 2016 English-language drama, romance and war film directed by Radu Mihăileanu. The cast is led by Derek Jacobi, Sophie Nélisse, Gemma Arterton. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.
The History of Love was produced by Oï Oï Oï Productions, 2.4.7. Films, and Wild Bunch and made in France and Canada. It was released on November 9, 2016.
- Director
- Radu Mihăileanu
- Writers
- Marcia Romano, Radu Mihăileanu
- Release date
- November 9, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Canada
- Budget
- $20 million
- Production
- Oï Oï Oï Productions, 2.4.7. Films, Wild Bunch
The History of Love cast & crew
The History of Love was directed by Radu Mihăileanu and written by Marcia Romano and Radu Mihăileanu.
The cast features Derek Jacobi as Leopold Gursky, Sophie Nélisse as Alma Singer, Gemma Arterton as Alma Mereminski, Elliott Gould as Bruno Leibovitch, Torri Higginson as Charlotte Singer, and Mark Rendall as Young Leopold Gursky.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Armand Amar, cinematography is by Laurent Dailland, and it was produced by Marc-Antoine Robert and Xavier Rigault.
Is The History of Love worth watching?
The History of Love holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 96 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, The History of Love is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The History of Love
In United States, you can stream The History of Love on The Roku Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The History of Love
Derek Jacobi
Leopold Gursky
Sophie Nélisse
Alma Singer
Gemma Arterton
Alma Mereminski
Elliott Gould
Bruno Leibovitch
Torri Higginson
Charlotte Singer
Mark Rendall
Young Leopold Gursky
Corneliu Ulici
Young Bruno Leibovitch
William Ainscough
Bird Singer
Alex Ozerov-Meyer
Misha Strumann
Jamie Bloch
Zoey Schwartz
Claudiu Maier
Zvi Litvinoff
Julian Bailey
Jeff
The History of Love — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The History of Love in United States?
The History of Love is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is The History of Love on The Roku Channel?
Yes — The History of Love is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is The History of Love in?
The History of Love is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Yiddish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The History of Love?
The History of Love runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is The History of Love rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 96 ratings.
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