Love Story
1970, English. Directed by Arthur Hiller.
Love means never having to say you’re sorry.
Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 768 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Love Story
Love Story is streaming on aha in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur HillerDirector
- Ali MacGrawJennifer Cavilleri
- Ryan O'NealOliver Barrett IV
- John MarleyPhil Cavilleri
- Ray MillandOliver Barrett III
- Russell NypeDean Thompson
- Tommy Lee JonesHank Simpson
- Sydney WalkerDr. Shapeley
- Robert ModicaDr. Addison
- Katherine BalfourMrs. Barrett
- Walker DanielsRay Stratton
- John MerenskySteve
- Andrew DuncanReverend Blauvelt
Details
- Released
- 16 December 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Erich Segal
- Budget
- $2.2M
- Box office
- $136M
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What Love Story is based on
Love Story is based on Love Story, a 1970 novel by Erich Segal, published by Harper.
Novel · 1970
Love Story
By Erich Segal
Published by Harper
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Love Story: quick answers
What comes after Love Story?
Next in the series: Oliver's Story (1978).
Is Love Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 768 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love Story?
Love Story runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Love Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Love Story is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Love Story on?
Love Story is streaming on aha in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love Story?
If you liked Love Story, try A Walk to Remember, The Way We Were, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
Who directed Love Story?
Love Story (1970) was directed by Arthur Hiller and stars Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley.
What is Love Story based on?
Love Story is based on Love Story, a 1970 novel by Erich Segal, published by Harper.