Love and Death on Long Island (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, Love and Death on Long Island is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Kwietniowski, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Curmudgeonly author Giles De'Ath, a widower with a marked distaste for modern popular culture, attempts to buy a ticket for a film adaptation of an E.M. Forster novel, but instead finds himself watching a tacky teen sex comedy. Yet when the beautiful Ronnie Bostock appears on the movie screen, Giles finds himself caught in a whirlwind of unanswered questions about both his own sexuality and his place in late 20th-century society.
Who’s in it. Love and Death on Long Island stars John Hurt as Giles De'Ath, Jason Priestley as Ronnie Bostock, Sheila Hancock as Mrs. Barker and Fiona Loewi as Audrey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Love and Death on Long Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and Death on Long Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and Death on Long Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and Death on Long Island (1998)?
- In US, Love and Death on Long Island is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love and Death on Long Island worth watching?
- Love and Death on Long Island holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Love and Death on Long Island?
- Love and Death on Long Island stars John Hurt, Jason Priestley, Sheila Hancock, Fiona Loewi and Harvey Atkin.
- When was Love and Death on Long Island released?
- Love and Death on Long Island was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.