Fool for Love (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1985, Fool for Love is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Altman, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman is waiting in a motel for her boyfriend, when an old flame turns up and tries to take her back to the life she is trying to leave behind.
Who’s in it. Fool for Love stars Sam Shepard as Eddie, Kim Basinger as May, Harry Dean Stanton as Old Man and Randy Quaid as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Fool for Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fool for Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fool for Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fool for Love (1985)?
- In US, Fool for Love is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fool for Love worth watching?
- Fool for Love holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Fool for Love?
- Fool for Love stars Sam Shepard, Kim Basinger, Harry Dean Stanton, Randy Quaid and Martha Crawford.
- When was Fool for Love released?
- Fool for Love was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.