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Where to watch The Thing Called Love (1993) tonight

The Thing Called Love (1993) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.1 from 152 TMDB members. A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.

Runtime
1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance, Music
Released
August 27, 1993
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 152 votes
Director
Peter Bogdanovich
Starring
River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney, Sandra Bullock
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Thing Called Love?
The Thing Called Love is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Thing Called Love rated?
The Thing Called Love is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Thing Called Love a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Thing Called Love?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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