Love Stories (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Love Stories is a comedy and romance film directed by Jerzy Stuhr, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Jerzy Stuhr scripted, directed and plays four roles in this Polish comedy about four men -- an army officer, a college instructor, a priest, and a drug dealer -- and their relationships with four females. An attractive student (Dominika Ostalowska) puts the teacher in an awkward spot when she reveals her love for him. An 11-year-old (Karolina Ostrozna) informs the priest that she's his daughter. The army officer is pleased when confronted by a past lover (Irina Alfiorowa). The drug dealer, taken prisoner, must decide whether or not to trust his wife (Katarzyna Figura) with his hidden loot. In the wrap-up, the elderly accountant (Jerzy Nowak) passes judgment on all four men. Stuhr acted in films by the late Krzysztof Kieslowski, who had some input here by offering advice to Stuhr on this screenplay. Shown at the 1997 Venice Film Festival, this film is also known as Love Stories.

Who’s in it. Love Stories stars Jerzy Stuhr, Katarzyna Figura, Irina Alfyorova and Dominika Ostałowska.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Love Stories 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 Love Stories page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love Stories tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.