Loving Couples (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1980, Loving Couples is a comedy and romance film directed by Jack Smight, running about 97 minutes. “Why do they call it "adultery," when it makes them act like children?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Walter is a successful doctor, and so is his wife Evelyn. Wealthy and good-looking, they should be a happily married couple, but they're not. Walter is so caught up in his career that he fails to keep up with Evelyn. So when she falls for the charms of Greg, a real estate Romeo, it takes Walter by surprise. Even more so, because he finds out about it from Stephanie, Greg's deserted TV weather girl girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Loving Couples stars Shirley MacLaine as Evelyn, James Coburn as Walter, Susan Sarandon as Stephanie and Stephen Collins as Greg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Loving Couples has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loving Couples page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loving Couples tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loving Couples (1980)?
- In GB, Loving Couples is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Loving Couples worth watching?
- Loving Couples holds an audience score of 4.6 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 Loving Couples?
- Loving Couples stars Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Collins and Sally Kellerman.
- When was Loving Couples released?
- Loving Couples was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.