Love and Other Disasters (2006)
A comedy that proves love is blind.
Flighty Emily "Jacks" Jackson works for the British edition of Vogue magazine. Rather than pursue a relationship, Jacks regularly hooks up with her devoted ex-boyfriend, James Wildstone, and lives with Peter Simon, a gay screenwriter. When Jacks meets Argentinian photographer's assistant Paolo Sarmiento, she assumes he is gay and tries to bring him and Peter together, unaware that Paolo is straight and in love with her.
Director: Alek Keshishian
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: September 9, 2006
Cast
- Brittany Murphy - Emily Jackson
- Matthew Rhys - Peter Simon
- Santiago Cabrera - Paolo Sarmiento
- Catherine Tate - Tallulah Wentworth
- Jamie Sives - Finlay
- Stephanie Beacham - Felicity Wentworth
- Gwyneth Paltrow - Jacks
- Orlando Bloom - Paolo
- Dawn French - Therapist
- Will Keen - David Williams
Screenplay
- Alek Keshishian (Screenplay)
Music: Alexandre Azaria
Cinematography: Pierre Morel
Editing: Nick Arthurs
Production: Skyline Films, EuropaCorp, Ruby Films
Country: France, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $9M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
new love, london, england, vernissage, screenplay, lifestyle, fashion journal, lover, arts, lovers, make a match, fashion photographer, woman between two men, pretended love, relationship, fashion
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love and Other Disasters about?
- Flighty Emily "Jacks" Jackson works for the British edition of Vogue magazine. Rather than pursue a relationship, Jacks regularly hooks up with her devoted ex-boyfriend, James Wildstone, and lives with Peter Simon, a gay screenwriter. When Jacks meets Argentinian photographer's assistant Paolo Sarmiento, she assumes he is gay and tries to bring him and Peter together, unaware that Paolo is straight and in love with her.
- Who directed Love and Other Disasters?
- Love and Other Disasters was directed by Alek Keshishian.
- Who stars in Love and Other Disasters?
- Love and Other Disasters stars Brittany Murphy, Matthew Rhys, Santiago Cabrera, Catherine Tate, Jamie Sives, Stephanie Beacham.
- How long is Love and Other Disasters?
- Love and Other Disasters has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Love and Other Disasters?
- Love and Other Disasters is a Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Love and Other Disasters?
- Love and Other Disasters had a budget of $9M.
- How much did Love and Other Disasters gross?
- Love and Other Disasters grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Love and Other Disasters produced?
- Love and Other Disasters was produced in France, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Love and Other Disasters?
- The themes of Love and Other Disasters include: Moving Relationship Stories.