Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing
1973, English. Directed by Alan J. Pakula.
While bicycling through the Spanish countryside, Walter, the aimless young son of a doctor, makes the acquaintance of proper, middle-aged, clumsy and secretive Lila. He falls in love with her, but she is resistant.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alan J. PakulaDirector
- Maggie SmithLila Fisher
- Timothy BottomsWalter Elbertson
- Jaime de Mora y AragónThe Duke
- Emiliano RedondoThe Spanish Gentleman
- Charles BaxterDr. Elbertson
- Margaret ModlinMrs. Elbertson
- May HeatherlyMelanie Elbertson
- Lloyd BrimhallCarl
- Elmer ModlinDr. Edelheidt
- Andrés MonrealTourist Guide
- Patricia WrightWoman on Bus (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 April 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alvin Sargent
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Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing: quick answers
Is Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing worth watching?
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing?
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing on?
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing?
If you liked Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing, try Chéri, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, A California Christmas.
Who directed Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing?
Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing (1973) was directed by Alan J. Pakula and stars Maggie Smith, Timothy Bottoms, Jaime de Mora y Aragón.