Two Loves (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1961, Two Loves is a drama film directed by Charles Walters, running about 100 minutes. “So busy with her children... She didn't have time to get married!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American-born Anna Vorontosov teaches school in a remote, primitive section of northern New Zealand. Her experimental teaching methods have won her the love and affection of her pupils and their parents and the admiration of the unhappily married school inspector, Abercrombie. Her personal life, however, is less secure; frightened of love and sexually inhibited, she has always been aloof with men. Eager to break down this barrier is Englishman Paul Lathrope, a somewhat irrational and immature fellow teacher who aspires to be a singer. Though Anna is attracted to him, she refuses to submit to his advances.
Who’s in it. Two Loves stars Shirley MacLaine as Anna Vorontosov, Laurence Harvey as Paul Lathrope, Jack Hawkins as William W.J. Abercrombie and Nobu McCarthy as Whareparita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Two Loves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Loves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Loves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Loves (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two Loves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two Loves worth watching?
- Two Loves holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Loves?
- Two Loves stars Shirley MacLaine, Laurence Harvey, Jack Hawkins, Nobu McCarthy and Juano Hernández.
- When was Two Loves released?
- Two Loves was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.