Love Jones(1997)
“Get Together. Fall Apart. Start Over.”
Overview
Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friends, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.
Director
Theodore Witcher
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Larenz Tate
as Darius Lovehall
Nia Long
as Nina Mosley
Isaiah Washington
as Savon Garrison
Bill Bellamy
as Hollywood
Lisa Nicole Carson
as Josie Nichols
Marie-Françoise Theodore
as Tracey Powell
Khalil Kain
as Marvin Cox
Leonard Roberts
as Eddie Coles
Bernadette Speakes
as Sheila Downes
Kahil El'Zabar
as Percussionist
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Addis-Wechsler Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Love Jones?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Love Jones (1997).
What is Love Jones about?▼
Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friends, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.
Who directed Love Jones?▼
Love Jones was directed by Theodore Witcher and released in 1997. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Love Jones?▼
Love Jones has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Love Jones?▼
The cast of Love Jones includes Larenz Tate as Darius Lovehall, Nia Long as Nina Mosley, Isaiah Washington as Savon Garrison, Bill Bellamy as Hollywood, Lisa Nicole Carson as Josie Nichols and more.
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