Love Is Strange

Love Is Strange

Directed by Ira Sachs

Produced by Parts & Labor, Faliro House Productions

201498 min6.3 / 10

A tender, melancholic portrait of a long-term gay couple navigating the unexpected costs of marriage equality and the strain of forced separation.

After 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and the newlyweds must sell their New York apartment and live apart, relying on friends and family to make ends meet.

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  • Is Love Is Strange violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Love Is Strange sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Love Is Strange scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Love Is Strange easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Love Is Strange end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity37

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Surprise19

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Love35

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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