The Love She Sought
1990, English. Directed by Joseph Sargent.
An aging school teacher (Lansbury) at a Catholic grammar school in Minnesota questions her life's existence when she has to start battling a new bishop (Prosky). As a result she retires and takes a trip to Ireland where she seeks an admirer (Elliott) with whom she has been corresponding for five years.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Joseph SargentDirector
- Angela LansburyAgatha McGee
- Denholm ElliottJames O'Hannon
- Cynthia NixonJanet Raft
- Robert ProskyBishop Richard Baker
- Gary HershbergerRandy Meers
- Doreen HepburnLilian Kite
- Kate FlynnSister Judith
- Niall TóibínPreston Warner
- Oliver MaguireDr. ONeill
- Marie ConmeeRosella Coyle, Irish B & B Prop.
- Sean LawlorHarold Fielding
- Andrew J. FenadyAndy
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1990
- Written by
- Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman
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The Love She Sought: quick answers
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How long is The Love She Sought?
The Love She Sought runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Love She Sought have a post-credits scene?
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The Love She Sought parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Love She Sought is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Love She Sought on?
The Love She Sought is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Love She Sought?
If you liked The Love She Sought, try The Magic of Ordinary Days, Love Finds You in Valentine, Home by Spring.
Who directed The Love She Sought?
The Love She Sought (1990) was directed by Joseph Sargent and stars Angela Lansbury, Denholm Elliott, Cynthia Nixon.