Love Rites (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1987, Love Rites is a drama film directed by Walerian Borowczyk, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hugo, a vain clothing buyer, meets Myriam on a train and pursues a relationship with her. He is delighted to learn she is a prostitute and has no idea she has more in mind than Hugo bargained for.
Who’s in it. Love Rites stars Mathieu Carrière as Hugo Arnold, Marina Pierro as Myriam, Josy Bernard as Mériem Ben Saada and Isabelle Tinard as Nora Nix.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Love Rites has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Rites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Rites tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Rites (1987)?
- In US, Love Rites is available to stream on MUBI Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Rites worth watching?
- Love Rites holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Rites?
- Love Rites stars Mathieu Carrière, Marina Pierro, Josy Bernard and Isabelle Tinard.
- When was Love Rites released?
- Love Rites was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.