Advice to the Lovelorn (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, Advice to the Lovelorn is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Harry Falk, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A failed pilot for a series centering on Maggie Dale, an advice columnist. This was somewhat in the tradition of shows like Fantasy Island. When she receives a letter, the writer's situation is played out for us, then she writes her advice and the writer reads her response and does his/her best to act upon it.
Who’s in it. Advice to the Lovelorn stars Cloris Leachman as Maggie Dale, Kelly Bishop as Rita Borden, Walter Brooke as Walter Sheehan and Melissa Sue Anderson as Maureen Tyler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Advice to the Lovelorn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Advice to the Lovelorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Advice to the Lovelorn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Advice to the Lovelorn (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Advice to the Lovelorn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Advice to the Lovelorn worth watching?
- Advice to the Lovelorn holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn stars Cloris Leachman, Kelly Bishop, Walter Brooke, Melissa Sue Anderson and Desi Arnaz Jr..
- When was Advice to the Lovelorn released?
- Advice to the Lovelorn was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.