Lovefilm (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1970, Lovefilm is a drama and romance film directed by István Szabó, running about 123 minutes.

What it’s about. A story of two young people in Hungary, Jancsi and Kata. First they are good friends, later lovers. Soon after the 1956 Revolution Kata leaves Hungary, Jancsi stays there. After 10 years Jancsi is allowed to visit Kata in France, their love is reborn, but after a short, very happy period Jancsi has to return to Hungary and their love fades as years have gone by.

Who’s in it. Lovefilm stars András Bálint as Jancsi, Judit Halász as Kata, Edit Kelemen as A gyerek Kata and András Szamosfalvi as A gyerek Jancsi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Lovefilm has been warmly received by audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lovefilm (1970)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lovefilm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Lovefilm worth watching?
Lovefilm holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Lovefilm?
Lovefilm stars András Bálint, Judit Halász, Edit Kelemen, András Szamosfalvi and Rita Békés.
When was Lovefilm released?
Lovefilm was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.