Love Is Strange
Synopsis
After 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and the newlyweds must sell their New York apartment and live apart, relying on friends and family to make ends meet.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-23
Top Cast
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John Lithgow
Ben
Alfred Molina
George
Marisa Tomei
Kate
Darren E. Burrows
Elliot
Charlie Tahan
Joey
Cheyenne Jackson
Ted
Manny Perez
Roberto
Christina Kirk
Mindy
Tank Burt
Doreen
Christian Coulson
Ian
John Cullum
Father Raymond
Harriet Sansom Harris
Honey
Dovie Currin
Piano Student
Daphne Gaines
Linda
Sebastian La Cause
Marco
Olya Zueva
Eugenia
Eric Tabach
Vlad
Tatyana Zbirovskaya
Zlata
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 22, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ira Sachs
- Screenplay & Story
- Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
- Original Title
- Love Is Strange
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Greece, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Parts & Labor, Faliro House Productions, Film 50, Mutressa Movies, RT Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ira Sachs
Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
Christos Voudouris
Affonso Gonçalves, Michael Taylor
Ali Betil, Abraham Brown, Marcy Feller, Gabrielle Hanna, Lucas Joaquin
Department Leadership Roster
Ira Sachs
Director
Ira Sachs
Writer
Mauricio Zacharias
Writer
Christos Voudouris
Director of Photography
Affonso Gonçalves
Editor
Michael Taylor
Editor
Amy Williams
Production Design
Lucas Joaquin
Producer
Lars Knudsen
Producer
Ira Sachs
Producer
Jayne Baron Sherman
Producer
Jay Van Hoy
Producer
Arjun Bhasin
Costume Design
Lucien Harriot
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anthony Vincent
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Is Strange
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What is Love Is Strange about?
After 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and the newlyweds must sell their New York apartment and live apart, relying on friends and family to make ends meet.
Who directed Love Is Strange?
Love Is Strange was directed by Ira Sachs.
Who stars in Love Is Strange?
The principal cast of Love Is Strange includes John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei, Darren E. Burrows, Charlie Tahan.
When was Love Is Strange released and how long is it?
Love Is Strange was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Love Is Strange make at the box office?
Love Is Strange grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Is Strange?
Love Is Strange holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).