Lovers and Other Strangers (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1970, Lovers and Other Strangers is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Cy Howard, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Mike Vecchio and Susan Henderson are preparing for their upcoming wedding. However, they seem to be the only two people at the wedding that are happy. Mike's brother Richie and his wife Joan are going through a divorce, which is upsetting his overly devout Catholic mother Beatrice. Also, Susan's father is carrying on an affair and her sex starved older sister Wilma is going through her troubles with her husband Johnny. All this is going on while Mike's best friend Jerry is trying to bed the maid of honor, Susan's cousin Brenda.
Who’s in it. Lovers and Other Strangers stars Bea Arthur as Bea Vecchio, Bonnie Bedelia as Susan Henderson, Michael Brandon as Mike Vecchio and Richard S. Castellano as Frank Vecchio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Lovers and Other Strangers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovers and Other Strangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovers and Other Strangers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lovers and Other Strangers (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lovers and Other Strangers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lovers and Other Strangers worth watching?
- Lovers and Other Strangers holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lovers and Other Strangers?
- Lovers and Other Strangers stars Bea Arthur, Bonnie Bedelia, Michael Brandon, Richard S. Castellano and Bob Dishy.
- When was Lovers and Other Strangers released?
- Lovers and Other Strangers was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.