Love (2015)
An American in Paris navigates a sexually charged, melancholic relationship that blurs into surreal intimacy.
Murphy is an American living in Paris who enters a highly sexually and emotionally charged relationship with the unstable Electra. Unaware of the seismic effect it will have on their relationship, they invite their pretty neighbor into their bed.
How intense is Love?
Love has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated NC-17.
What Love feels like
- Tone
- intimatemelancholysurrealatmospheric
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Love
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Love for you?
Is Love scary?
No. Love is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Love gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Love sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Love OK for kids?
It is rated NC-17, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Love?
Love runs 2h 14m.
Where can I stream Love?
Love is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Love have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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