Love Is Colder Than Death (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, Love Is Colder Than Death is a comedy and crime film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Small-time pimp Franz is torn between his mistress and Bruno, the gangster sent after him by a shady crime syndicate he's refused to join.
Who’s in it. Love Is Colder Than Death stars Ulli Lommel as Bruno, Hanna Schygulla as Johanna, Katrin Schaake as Dame im Zug and Liz Soellner as Zeitungsverkäuferin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Love Is Colder Than Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Is Colder Than Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Is Colder Than Death tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Is Colder Than Death (1970)?
- In US, Love Is Colder Than Death is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Is Colder Than Death worth watching?
- Love Is Colder Than Death holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Is Colder Than Death?
- Love Is Colder Than Death stars Ulli Lommel, Hanna Schygulla, Katrin Schaake, Liz Soellner and Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
- When was Love Is Colder Than Death released?
- Love Is Colder Than Death was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.