Why Do Fools Fall In Love
1998, English. Directed by Gregory Nava.
The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common.
In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager, Morris Levy. One is an L.A. singer, formerly of the Platters; one is a petty thief from Philly; one teaches school in a small Georgia town. Each claims to be the widow of long-dead doo-wop singer-songwriter Frankie Lyman, and each wants years of royalties due to his estate, money Levy has never shared. During an ensuing civil trial, flashbacks tell the story of each one's life with Lyman, a boyish, high-pitched, dynamic performer, lost to heroin. Slowly, the three wives establish their own bond.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love is streaming on Starz in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gregory NavaDirector
- Larenz TateFrankie Lymon
- Halle BerryZola Taylor
- Vivica A. FoxElizabeth 'Mickey' Waters
- Lela RochonEmira Eagle
- Pamela ReedJudge Lambrey
- Clifton PowellLawrence Roberts
- Paul MazurskyMorris Levy
- Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Young Little Richard
- James GleasonStage Manager
- Ben VereenRichard Barrett
- Paula Jai ParkerPaula King
- Little RichardHimself
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tina Andrews
- Box office
- $12M
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Why Do Fools Fall In Love: quick answers
Is Why Do Fools Fall In Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Why Do Fools Fall In Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Why Do Fools Fall In Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Why Do Fools Fall In Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Why Do Fools Fall In Love on?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love is streaming on Starz in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
If you liked Why Do Fools Fall In Love, try Petulia, Newness, The Man from Elysian Fields.
Who directed Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1998) was directed by Gregory Nava and stars Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox.