Down with Love (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Down with Love is a 2003 romantic comedy directed by Peyton Reed, starring Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor and David Hyde Pierce. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $39.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Peyton Reed
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Down with Love About?
The premise of Down with Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1962, Barbara Novak challenges societal norms with a groundbreaking book denouncing traditional romance. Journalist Catcher Block aims to discredit her views by pursuing a relationship with her, hoping to expose her as hypocritical. Their encounter sparks a cultural debate and a complicated romance. As they navigate their differing philosophies and growing feelings, Barbara and Catcher find themselves questioning their own beliefs about love and independence, discovering that it can be both confining and freeing.
Down with Love Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hypocrisy
- hypocritical woman
- journalist
- sex comedy
- parody comedy
- romantic comedy
- 1960s
- three word title
- musical scene
- dance scene
- wrapped in a towel
- man wrapped in a towel
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- workout
- hairy chest
- reference to penis size
- overhearing a conversation
- coworker coworker relationship
- passive aggressive woman
- passive aggressive behavior
- female writer
- gramophone
- reference to doris day
- reference to rock hudson
- spoof
- eavesdropping
- satire
- gender issues
- matronizing
- neo screwball comedy
- retro version of studio logo
- satirical
- sex spoof
- slimehouse
- feel good romance
- satire comedy
- love
- book
- author
- sex
- playboy
- maine
- feminist
- new york city
- friend
- chocolate
- editor
- homage
- flight attendant
- farce
- story continued during end credits
Down with Love Cast
Renée Zellweger leads the cast, with Ewan McGregor and David Hyde Pierce. Directed by Peyton Reed.
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Director Peyton Reed
More from Peyton Reed
More films directed by Peyton Reed, best-rated first: Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Yes Man and Bring It On.
Down with Love Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Down with Love 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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Down with Love Plot Summary
What happens in Down with Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
New to the vibrant streets of New York City, Barbara Novak (Renée Zellweger) arrives at Banner House with an ambitious mission: to unveil her new book, Down with Love. This revolutionary work aims to empower women by encouraging them to embrace freedom from romantic attachments and enjoy physical intimacy without commitment, all while replacing the need for a man with indulgences like chocolate. Her belief is that by following these principles, women will enhance their roles in both the workplace and society.
Full summary
The whole story of Down with Love, scene by scene
Down with Love Box Office
Down with Love grossed $39.5 million worldwide. $20.3 million came from the US and Canada and $19.2 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$39.5M
- US & Canada
- $20.3M
- International
- $19.2M
Down with Love Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Down With Love (2003) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
- Clip Here's to Love [from DOWN WITH LOVE
How Well Do You Know Down with Love?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the title of Barbara Novak's revolutionary book?
Cars in Down with Love
18 cars on screen, including the Checker Taxicab and the 1961 Ford Fairlane.
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1955 American Body Company Step Van Background role -
1963 Buick Special Background role
Down with Love Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Abbasso l'amore” and “Abajo el Amor”.
- Also known as
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- Abbasso l'amore
- Abajo el Amor
- Abaixo o Amor
- К черту любовь!
- Down with Love - Zum Teufel mit der Liebe!
- К чёрту любовь
- Bye bye love
- Kašlu na lásku
- Pokolba a szerelemmel
- Jos cu dragostea!
- Aşka Veda
- לגמור עם האהבה
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- 다운 위드 러브
- Do diabła z miłością
- Долу любовта
- Κάτω ο Έρωτας
- 愛情趴趴走, ჯანდაბას სიყვარული
- 随爱沉沦
- До біса кохання
- 恋は邪魔者
- Fora l’amor
- Kašlem na lásku
- K vragu i ljubav
- Dol z ljubeznijo
- Dole ljubav
- Збогум на љубовта
- 愛情唔上身
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Down with Love FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Down with Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Down with Love?
Down with Love runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Down with Love released?
Down with Love was released on May 9, 2003.
Who directed Down with Love?
Down with Love was directed by Peyton Reed.
More films by Peyton Reed Who is in the cast of Down with Love?
Down with Love stars Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor and David Hyde Pierce.
How much did Down with Love make at the box office?
Down with Love grossed $39.5 million worldwide ($20.3 million domestic, $19.2 million international).
How is Down with Love rated?
Down with Love has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Down with Love have a post-credit scene?
No. Down with Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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