The Love Ban (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1973, The Love Ban is a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a Catholic family's dilemma about the pill.
Who’s in it. The Love Ban stars Hywel Bennett as Mick Goonahan, Nanette Newman as Kate Goonahan, Milo O’Shea as Father Andrew and Angharad Rees as Jackie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Love Ban has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Ban page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Ban tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Love Ban (1973)?
- In GB, The Love Ban is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Love Ban worth watching?
- The Love Ban holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Love Ban?
- The Love Ban stars Hywel Bennett, Nanette Newman, Milo O’Shea, Angharad Rees and Nicky Henson.
- When was The Love Ban released?
- The Love Ban was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.