Forever Love (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1998, Forever Love is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Michael Switzer, running about 87 minutes. “She will discover betrayal... before she discovers herself.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Lizzie and Alex Brooks are a young couple in love and parents of a little girl, Emma. A stroke puts Lizzie into a coma. Alex takes her home, providing love, care and devotion through the years. Gail, Lizzie's best friend, offers a loving friendship to Alex, and she fills in for Lizzie with young Emma. 20 years after her stroke, Lizzie emerges from the coma and begins to try to assimilate back into a world that has radically changed. Emma, who is about to be married, is thrilled to have her mother back, as are Alex and Gail...

Who’s in it. Forever Love stars Reba McEntire as Lizzie Brooks, Tim Matheson as Alex Brooks, Bess Armstrong as Gail and Heather Stephens as Emma, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Forever Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forever Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of Forever Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Forever Love (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Forever Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Forever Love worth watching?
Forever Love holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Forever Love?
Forever Love stars Reba McEntire, Tim Matheson, Bess Armstrong, Heather Stephens and Scott Foley.
When was Forever Love released?
Forever Love was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.