

Love Jones
1997, English. Directed by Theodore Witcher.
Get Together. Fall Apart. Start Over.
Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friends, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Love Jones
Love Jones is streaming on Starz in India.
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Cast & crew
- Theodore WitcherDirector
- Larenz TateDarius Lovehall
- Nia LongNina Mosley
- Isaiah WashingtonSavon Garrison
- Lisa Nicole CarsonJosie Nichols
- Bill BellamyHollywood
- Leonard RobertsEddie Coles
- Bernadette SpeakesSheila Downes
- Khalil KainMarvin Cox
- Marie-Françoise TheodoreTracey Powell
- Kahil El'ZabarPercussionist
- Cerall DuncanTroy Garrison
- David NisbetPublisher
Details
- Released
- 14 March 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Theodore Witcher
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $13M
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Love Jones: quick answers
Is Love Jones worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love Jones?
Love Jones runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Love Jones have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love Jones. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love Jones parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Love Jones is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Love Jones on?
Love Jones is streaming on Starz in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love Jones?
If you liked Love Jones, try Young People Fucking, Love & Sex, Happythankyoumoreplease.
Who directed Love Jones?
Love Jones (1997) was directed by Theodore Witcher and stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington.