Love Happens (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Love Happens is a drama and romance film directed by Brandon Camp, running about 109 minutes. “Sometimes when you least expect it...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Burke Ryan is a successful self-help author and motivational speaker with a secret. While he helps thousands of people cope with tragedy and personal loss, he secretly is unable to overcome the death of his late wife. It's not until Burke meets a fiercely independent florist named Eloise that he is forced to face his past and overcome his demons.
Who’s in it. Love Happens stars Aaron Eckhart as Burke, Jennifer Aniston as Eloise Chandler, Judy Greer as Marty and Martin Sheen as Burke's Father-in-Law, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Love Happens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Happens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Happens tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Happens (2009)?
- In US, Love Happens is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax 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 Happens worth watching?
- Love Happens holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Happens?
- Love Happens stars Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Judy Greer, Martin Sheen and Deirdre Blades.
- When was Love Happens released?
- Love Happens was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.