Goodbye Lover (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1999, Goodbye Lover is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 102 minutes. “No one's ever been so good at being so bad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police investigate when a man having an affair with his brother's wife disappears suddenly.
Who’s in it. Goodbye Lover stars Patricia Arquette as Sandra Dunmore, Dermot Mulroney as Jake Dunmore, Mary-Louise Parker as Peggy Blane and Ellen DeGeneres as Stg. Rita Pompano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Goodbye Lover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Goodbye Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye Lover tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye Lover (1999)?
- In US, Goodbye Lover 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 Goodbye Lover worth watching?
- Goodbye Lover holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodbye Lover?
- Goodbye Lover stars Patricia Arquette, Dermot Mulroney, Mary-Louise Parker, Ellen DeGeneres and John Neville.
- When was Goodbye Lover released?
- Goodbye Lover was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.