Love Story (1970)

Love means never having to say you’re sorry.

Love Story (1970) poster

Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.

Director: Arthur Hiller
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Francis Lai
Cinematography: Richard C. Kratina
Editing: Robert C. Jones
Production: Paramount Pictures, Love Story Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $136M
Original Language: en

Themes

Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Moving Relationship Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

based on novel or book, harvard university, college, cancer, tragic love, class differences, string ensemble, telephone box, lapsed catholic, trying to get pregnant, snow angel, rich man poor woman, domineering, witty, depressing

Trailer

Love Story Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Love Story about?
Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
Who directed Love Story?
Love Story was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in Love Story?
Love Story stars Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland, Russell Nype, Tommy Lee Jones.
How long is Love Story?
Love Story has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Love Story?
Love Story is a Romance, Drama film.
What is the budget of Love Story?
Love Story had a budget of $2M.
How much did Love Story gross?
Love Story grossed $136M worldwide.
Where was Love Story produced?
Love Story was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Love Story?
The themes of Love Story include: Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Moving Relationship Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.