Cast
River Phoenix
as James Wright
Samantha Mathis
as Miranda Presley
Dermot Mulroney
as Kyle Davidson
Sandra Bullock
as Linda Lue Linden
Anthony Clark
as Billy
Deborah Allen
as Deborah Allen
K.T. Oslin
as Lucy
Webb Wilder
as Ned
Earl Poole Ball
as Floyd
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
as Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Katy Moffatt
as Katy Moffatt
Jo-El Sonnier
as Jo-El Sonnier
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Davis Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thing Called Love?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Thing Called Love (1993).
What is The Thing Called Love about?▼
A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.
Who directed The Thing Called Love?▼
The Thing Called Love was directed by Peter Bogdanovich and released in 1993. It is a drama, romance, music film.
How long is The Thing Called Love?▼
The Thing Called Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The Thing Called Love?▼
The cast of The Thing Called Love includes River Phoenix as James Wright, Samantha Mathis as Miranda Presley, Dermot Mulroney as Kyle Davidson, Sandra Bullock as Linda Lue Linden, Anthony Clark as Billy and more.
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