The Thing Called Love

Stand by your dream.

19931h 56m6.1(152 votes)

DramaRomanceMusic

Synopsis

A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.

The Thing Called Love (1993) is a drama, romance, and music film directed by Peter Bogdanovich. It stars River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, and Dermot Mulroney. The film runs for 1 hour 56 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 152 votes.

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Director

Peter Bogdanovich

Cast

River Phoenix

James Wright

Samantha Mathis

Miranda Presley

Dermot Mulroney

Kyle Davidson

Sandra Bullock

Linda Lue Linden

Anthony Clark

Billy

Deborah Allen

K.T. Oslin

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing Called Love

Where can I watch The Thing Called Love?

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Who stars in The Thing Called Love?

The Thing Called Love stars River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney, and Sandra Bullock, and was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.

How long is The Thing Called Love?

The Thing Called Love has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes.

When did The Thing Called Love come out?

The Thing Called Love was released in 1993.

What genre is The Thing Called Love?

The Thing Called Love is a drama, romance, and music film.

Is The Thing Called Love worth watching?

The Thing Called Love holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.