The Practice of Love (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 1985, The Practice of Love is a drama film directed by Valie Export, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Judith is a maverick reporter who is also seeking a satisfying relationship with various men. She finds corruption and power-games everywhere.
Who’s in it. The Practice of Love stars Adelheid Arndt as Judith Wiener, Rüdiger Vogler as Dr. Alfons Schlöger, Franz Kantner as Reinhard Flegel and Paul Müller as Franzosischer Industrielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Practice of Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Practice of Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Practice of Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Practice of Love (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Practice of Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Practice of Love worth watching?
- The Practice of Love holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Practice of Love?
- The Practice of Love stars Adelheid Arndt, Rüdiger Vogler, Franz Kantner, Paul Müller and Kurt Radlecker.
- When was The Practice of Love released?
- The Practice of Love was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.