Love Story (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, Love Story is a drama and romance film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 99 minutes. “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
Who’s in it. Love Story stars Ali MacGraw as Jennifer Cavilleri, Ryan O'Neal as Oliver Barrett IV, John Marley as Phil Cavilleri and Ray Milland as Oliver Barrett III, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Love Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $136.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and 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 Love Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Story (1970)?
- In US, Love Story is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and 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 Love Story worth watching?
- Love Story holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Love Story?
- Love Story stars Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland and Russell Nype.
- When was Love Story released?
- Love Story was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.