The Courage to Love
2000, English. Directed by Kari Skogland.
In a world of tradition, they dared to break the rules.
In 19th century New Orleans, creole Henriette must choose between love and devotion to the church. Neither choice is going to be easy, as there is great opposition to her ideas of breaking traditions.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Courage to Love is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Dove in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kari SkoglandDirector
- Vanessa WilliamsMother Henriette Delille
- Gil BellowsDr. Gerard Gaultier
- David La HayeFather Rousselon
- Cynda WilliamsCecelia Delille
- Diahann CarrollPouponne
- Lisa Bronwyn MooreMarie Alicot
- Stacy KeachJean-Baptiste Delille
- Eddie Bo Smith Jr.Jacques
- Kevin JubinvilleFrank Morgan
- Jean-Louis RouxBishop Blanc
- Raven DaudaBetsie
- Sylvia StewartSlave
Details
- Released
- 24 January 2000
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Heather Hale, Toni Ann Johnson
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The Courage to Love: quick answers
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How long is The Courage to Love?
The Courage to Love runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Courage to Love have a post-credits scene?
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The Courage to Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Courage to Love is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Courage to Love on?
The Courage to Love is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Dove in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Courage to Love?
If you liked The Courage to Love, try The Outsider, The Edge of Love, The Invisible Woman.
Who directed The Courage to Love?
The Courage to Love (2000) was directed by Kari Skogland and stars Vanessa Williams, Gil Bellows, David La Haye.