The Manual of Love

The Manual of Love

Directed by Giovanni Veronesi

Produced by Filmauro

2005116 min5.8 / 10

A warm, multi-threaded romantic comedy-drama that explores love's contradictions through four interconnected couples.

Four intertwined stories on the joys and sorrows of love.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Manual of Love one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of films.

  • Is The Manual of Love violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Manual of Love scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Manual of Love easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Manual of Love sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does The Manual of Love end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

14/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity14

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Manual of Love

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Manual of Love, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Manual of Love, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Manual of Love, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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