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Love Story(1970)

1h 40mRomance, DramaEnglish
6.8/10
736 user ratings

Love means never having to say you’re sorry.

Overview

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.

Director

Arthur Hiller

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Budget

$2M

Revenue

$136M

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Cast

Ali MacGraw

Ali MacGraw

as Jennifer Cavilleri

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

as Oliver Barrett IV

John Marley

John Marley

as Phil Cavilleri

Ray Milland

Ray Milland

as Oliver Barrett III

Russell Nype

Russell Nype

as Dean Thompson

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

as Hank - Oliver's Roommate

Sydney Walker

Sydney Walker

as Dr. Shapeley

Robert Modica

as Dr. Addison

Katherine Balfour

as Oliver's mother

Sudie Bond

Sudie Bond

as Woman buying Christmas tree

Walker Daniels

as Oliver's Roommate, Ray

John Merensky

as Oliver's Roommate, Steve

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1970

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Budget

$2M

Box Office

$136M

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures • Love Story Company

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Where can I watch Love Story?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Love Story (1970).

What is Love Story about?

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.

Who directed Love Story?

Love Story was directed by Arthur Hiller and released in 1970. It is a romance, drama film.

How long is Love Story?

Love Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

Who stars in Love Story?

The cast of Love Story includes 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 more.

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