Love Unto Death (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, Love Unto Death is a drama and romance film directed by Alain Resnais, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Elisabeth and Simon have been deeply in love for two months when Simon momentarily dies, but comes back to life. Simon does not want any further medical tests, but the couple are forced to grapple with the possibility of his death. They eventually tell their close friends Jérôme and Judith Martignac about the event. The Martignacs are both clerics, and Judith has just been giving a funeral service for a villager who committed suicide, though Jérôme would have nothing to do with suicide..
Who’s in it. Love Unto Death stars Sabine Azéma as Elisabeth Sutter, Fanny Ardant as Judith Martignac, Pierre Arditi as Simon Roche and André Dussollier as Jérôme Martignac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Love Unto Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Unto Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Unto Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Unto Death (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Unto Death change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love Unto Death worth watching?
- Love Unto Death holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Unto Death?
- Love Unto Death stars Sabine Azéma, Fanny Ardant, Pierre Arditi, André Dussollier and Jean Dasté.
- When was Love Unto Death released?
- Love Unto Death was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.