Love and Money (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 5.4

Love and Money poster

Released in 1981, Love and Money is a drama and romance film directed by James Toback, running about 90 minutes. “She Used Her Body the Way They Use Power... To Seduce, Betray and Destroy.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An investment planner, bored with his job and his girlfriend, is given the opportunity to help open a new firm in South America. Once in the new country, he finds himself dealing with dictators and revolutionaries during a time of intense political upheaval, and to complicate his life further, he begins an affair with his new employer's wife.

Who’s in it. Love and Money stars Ray Sharkey as Byron Levin, Ornella Muti as Catherine Stockheinz, Klaus Kinski as Frederic Stockheinz and Armand Assante as Lorenzo Prado, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Love and Money has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and Money page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love and Money tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love and Money (1981)?
In US, Love and Money is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Love and Money worth watching?
Love and Money holds an audience score of 5.4 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 and Money?
Love and Money stars Ray Sharkey, Ornella Muti, Klaus Kinski, Armand Assante and King Vidor.
When was Love and Money released?
Love and Money was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.