Love on the Run (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1979, Love on the Run is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by François Truffaut, running about 93 minutes. “Antoine Doinel. He's got four ladies ... Nine lives ... and Plenty of alibis!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Antoine is now 30, working as a proofreader and getting divorced from his wife. It's the first "no-fault" divorce in France and a media circus erupts, dredging up Antoine's past. Indecisive about his new love with a store clerk, he impulsively takes off with an old flame.
Who’s in it. Love on the Run stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel, Marie-France Pisier as Colette Tazzi, Claude Jade as Christine Doinel and Dani as Liliane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Love on the Run has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel and 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 Love on the Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love on the Run tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love on the Run (1979)?
- In US, Love on the Run is available to stream on Criterion Channel and France Channel Amazon Channel, and 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 Love on the Run worth watching?
- Love on the Run holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love on the Run?
- Love on the Run stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Marie-France Pisier, Claude Jade, Dani and Dorothée.
- When was Love on the Run released?
- Love on the Run was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.