Modern Romance (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1981, Modern Romance is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Albert Brooks, running about 93 minutes. “Robert was madly in love with Mary. Mary was madly in love with him. Under the circumstances they did the only thing they could do... they broke up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.
Who’s in it. Modern Romance stars Albert Brooks as Robert Cole, Kathryn Harrold as Mary Harvard, Bruno Kirby as Jay and James L. Brooks as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Modern Romance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Modern Romance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Romance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modern Romance (1981)?
- In US, Modern Romance is available to 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 Modern Romance worth watching?
- Modern Romance holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Modern Romance?
- Modern Romance stars Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby, James L. Brooks and Jane Hallaren.
- When was Modern Romance released?
- Modern Romance was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.