The Thing Called Love (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1993, The Thing Called Love is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, running about 116 minutes. “Stand by your dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Miranda Presley moves from New York to Nashville to become a songwriter. At an unsuccessful audition she meets James Wright, a promising newcomer. After only a few days they marry but start to quickly regret it.
Who’s in it. The Thing Called Love stars River Phoenix as James Wright, Samantha Mathis as Miranda Presley, Dermot Mulroney as Kyle Davidson and Sandra Bullock as Linda Lue Linden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Thing Called Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thing Called Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thing Called Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thing Called Love (1993)?
- In US, The Thing Called Love is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thing Called Love worth watching?
- The Thing Called Love holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The Thing Called Love?
- The Thing Called Love stars River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney, Sandra Bullock and Anthony Clark.
- When was The Thing Called Love released?
- The Thing Called Love was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.