The Love Epidemic (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1975, The Love Epidemic is a comedy and documentary film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, running about 83 minutes. “Nobody is immune!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This Australian educational documentary concerns venereal disease in the pre-AIDS era and reveals that it is a problem that should be taken seriously by everyone — whether young or old, gay or straight. Factual segments are interspersed with humorous skits depicting how people of varying degrees of innocence can contract awful but treatable diseases.
Who’s in it. The Love Epidemic stars Michael Laurence, Rosalind Speirs, Peter Reynolds and Grant Page, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Love Epidemic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Epidemic page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Epidemic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Love Epidemic (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Love Epidemic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Love Epidemic worth watching?
- The Love Epidemic holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Love Epidemic?
- The Love Epidemic stars Michael Laurence, Rosalind Speirs, Peter Reynolds, Grant Page and Tim Lynch.
- When was The Love Epidemic released?
- The Love Epidemic was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.