Love and Other Disasters (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2006, Love and Other Disasters is a comedy and romance film directed by Alek Keshishian, running about 91 minutes. “A comedy that proves love is blind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Flighty Emily "Jacks" Jackson works for the British edition of Vogue magazine. Rather than pursue a relationship, Jacks regularly hooks up with her devoted ex-boyfriend, James Wildstone, and lives with Peter Simon, a gay screenwriter. When Jacks meets Argentinian photographer's assistant Paolo Sarmiento, she assumes he is gay and tries to bring him and Peter together, unaware that Paolo is straight and in love with her.
Who’s in it. Love and Other Disasters stars Brittany Murphy as Emily Jackson, Matthew Rhys as Peter Simon, Santiago Cabrera as Paolo Sarmiento and Catherine Tate as Tallulah Wentworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Love and Other Disasters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love and Other Disasters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love and Other Disasters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love and Other Disasters (2006)?
- In US, Love and Other Disasters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love and Other Disasters worth watching?
- Love and Other Disasters holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Love and Other Disasters?
- Love and Other Disasters stars Brittany Murphy, Matthew Rhys, Santiago Cabrera, Catherine Tate and Jamie Sives.
- When was Love and Other Disasters released?
- Love and Other Disasters was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.