The Book of Love
2017, English. Directed by Bill Purple.
How far would you go for a lost love?
After tragedy strikes Henry and Penny, he befriends a tenacious young girl and discovers she is constructing a raft to sail across the Atlantic to find her lost father. Together, along with some unlikely friends, they set forth to construct the vessel and subsequently rebuild their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 235 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Book of Love
The Book of Love isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Bill PurpleDirector
- Jason SudeikisHenry Herschel
- Maisie WilliamsMillie
- Jessica BielPenny Herschel
- Mary SteenburgenJulia Mureaux
- Orlando JonesDumbass
- Richard RobichauxPascal
- Paul ReiserWendell
- Bryan BattDr. Melvin
- Jayson Warner SmithUncle
- Christopher GehrmanWilliam Willis
- Wendy MiklovicWilliam Willis' Wife
- George WilsonDumbass' Dad
Details
- Released
- 13 January 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robbie Pickering, Bill Purple
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The Book of Love: quick answers
Is The Book of Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 235 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Book of Love?
The Book of Love runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Book of Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Book of Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Book of Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Book of Love is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Book of Love on?
The Book of Love isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Book of Love?
If you liked The Book of Love, try Hardball, Cardboard Boxer, Daddy Longlegs.
Who directed The Book of Love?
The Book of Love (2017) was directed by Bill Purple and stars Jason Sudeikis, Maisie Williams, Jessica Biel.