Love and Other Catastrophes (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, Love and Other Catastrophes is a comedy and romance film directed by Emma-Kate Croghan, running about 78 minutes. “The trouble with love is, you never know where it's going to strike next.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A day in the life of two film school students trying to find love and another housemate.
Who’s in it. Love and Other Catastrophes stars Matt Day as Michael Douglas, Frances O'Connor as Mia, Matthew Dyktynski as Ari and Alice Garner as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Love and Other Catastrophes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and Other Catastrophes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and Other Catastrophes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and Other Catastrophes (1996)?
- In AU, Love and Other Catastrophes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love and Other Catastrophes worth watching?
- Love and Other Catastrophes holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love and Other Catastrophes?
- Love and Other Catastrophes stars Matt Day, Frances O'Connor, Matthew Dyktynski, Alice Garner and Radha Mitchell.
- When was Love and Other Catastrophes released?
- Love and Other Catastrophes was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.