Love and Other Sorrows (1989): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1989, Love and Other Sorrows is a komödie, drama and liebesfilm film directed by Steve Gomer, running about 56 minutes.

What it’s about. A drama, set in St. Louis in 1950, concerning an American family and the first courtship and sexual awakening of the teenage son. Ben Griffin lives with his widowed mother and beautiful 22-year-old sister, Dodie. The restoration of the family's affluence seems to hinge on Dodie's romances and hoped-for-marriage to a wealthy husband. But Dodie's ambivalence toward the rich and eligible Sonny confuses and upsets Ben. He wants to trust and believe in love, but worries that he may never find a girl to understand his romantic ideals.

Who’s in it. Love and Other Sorrows stars Elizabeth Franz as Mother, Stephen Mailer as Ben, Haviland Morris as Dodie Griffin and Christopher Collet as Preston, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Love and Other Sorrows sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In Kanada you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and Other Sorrows page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love and Other Sorrows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.