Lovers: A True Story (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1991, Lovers: A True Story is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Vicente Aranda, running about 103 minutes. “This landlady has more than just rent on her mind” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in '50s Spain, a young man leaves the army and looks for a job so he and his fiancée can get married. He rents a room from a widow, and shortly begins a torrid affair with her. The fiancée figures it out and decides to win him back by offering herself to him and taking him to meet her family. Ultimately he has to make a decision. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Lovers: A True Story stars Victoria Abril as Luisa, Jorge Sanz as Paco, Maribel Verdú as Trini and Saturnino García as Pueblerino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Lovers: A True Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovers: A True Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lovers: A True Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lovers: A True Story (1991)?
- In US, Lovers: A True Story is available to stream on YouTube TV, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lovers: A True Story worth watching?
- Lovers: A True Story holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lovers: A True Story?
- Lovers: A True Story stars Victoria Abril, Jorge Sanz, Maribel Verdú, Saturnino García and Enrique Cerro.
- When was Lovers: A True Story released?
- Lovers: A True Story was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.