Toughlove (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Toughlove is a drama and tv movie film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The Charters family falls into despair over their drug-addicted son Gary. They discuss his problems through the "Toughlove" program in searching for answers.
Who’s in it. Toughlove stars Lee Remick as Jan Charters, Bruce Dern as Rob Charters, Jason Patric as Gary Charters and Eric Schiff as Scott Charters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Toughlove has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Toughlove page.
If you liked it. Fans of Toughlove tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Toughlove (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Toughlove change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Toughlove worth watching?
- Toughlove holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Toughlove?
- Toughlove stars Lee Remick, Bruce Dern, Jason Patric, Eric Schiff and Dedee Pfeiffer.
- When was Toughlove released?
- Toughlove was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.