Alex Is Lovesick (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1986, Alex Is Lovesick is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Boaz Davidson, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. This feature is one of the Israeli cinematography milestones. It displays the atmosphere of the late Israeli 50s from the view of young boy Alex, just becoming 13. His mom is the classic "Polish Mother", his school friends are young hustlers dreaming of nude girls, his schoolmaster is a nervous Russian immigrant. The street speech is full of Polish, Russian, and Farsi slang, full of the small talk that had later entered the everyday speech. The soundtrack, which is quite remarkable, is built solely on the American music of the period. Everyone in the feature finds one's love and happiness.
Who’s in it. Alex Is Lovesick stars Eitan Anshel as Alex, Sharon Hacohen as Lola, Avi Kushnir as Motke and Yosef Shiloach as Faruk.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Alex Is Lovesick 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 Alex Is Lovesick page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alex Is Lovesick tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alex Is Lovesick (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alex Is Lovesick change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alex Is Lovesick worth watching?
- Alex Is Lovesick holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alex Is Lovesick?
- Alex Is Lovesick stars Eitan Anshel, Sharon Hacohen, Avi Kushnir and Yosef Shiloach.
- When was Alex Is Lovesick released?
- Alex Is Lovesick was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.