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Love and Other Drugs (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Love and Other Drugs is a 2010 romantic comedy directed by Edward Zwick, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway and Judy Greer. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $102.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
worldwide gross
$102.8M
Metascore
55
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Love and Other Drugs (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Edward Zwick
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Love and Other Drugs About?

The premise of Love and Other Drugs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A charming and unconventional romantic comedy, the story follows Maggie, a fiercely independent woman, and Jamie, a successful pharmaceutical sales representative. Their paths cross, and despite their contrasting personalities, an undeniable attraction develops. As their relationship progresses, they confront personal challenges and explore the complexities of love and commitment against the backdrop of the pharmaceutical industry.

Love and Other Drugs Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • zoloft
  • casual sex
  • female nudity
  • sex scene
  • female topless nudity
  • parkinson's disease
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • prescription drug abuse
  • prozac
  • 1990s
  • nipple
+38 more
  • areolas
  • one breast exposed
  • female full frontal nudity
  • steamy romance
  • medical conference
  • uncontrollable tremor
  • nudity
  • 26 year old
  • anti depressant
  • artane
  • degenerative disease
  • lying on a bed
  • lying on the floor
  • prescription drugs
  • year 1996
  • overhearing sex
  • pharmeceutical sales representative
  • ohio river valley
  • womanizer
  • adhd
  • impotence drug
  • man and woman in a bathtub
  • chicago illinois
  • health convention
  • hospital emergency room
  • medical school application
  • impotence
  • making up with girlfriend
  • woman suffering from parkinson's disease
  • feel good romance
  • pixel vision
  • male and female protagonists
  • erotica
  • erotism
  • sex comedy
  • love in title
  • romantic comedy
  • cult film
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Cast & crew

Love and Other Drugs Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast, with Anne Hathaway and Judy Greer. Directed by Edward Zwick.

From the director

More from Edward Zwick

More films directed by Edward Zwick, best-rated first: Glory, Blood Diamond, Courage Under Fire and Pawn Sacrifice.

Full filmography
Ratings

Love and Other Drugs Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Love and Other Drugs 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Plot

Love and Other Drugs Plot Summary

What happens in Love and Other Drugs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Pittsburgh, 1996. Jamie (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) finds himself working in an electronics store, engaging in flirtatious banter with various women to push sales on phones and stereos. His reckless escapades lead to a steamy encounter with Christy, the store owner’s girlfriend, which ultimately results in his dismissal when their private moments get broadcasted over the intercom.

Full summary

The whole story of Love and Other Drugs, scene by scene

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Box office

Love and Other Drugs Box Office & Budget

Love and Other Drugs grossed $102.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $32.4 million came from the US and Canada and $70.5 million (69%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$102.8M

3.4× its budget

US & Canada
$32.4M
International
$70.5M
Budget
$30M
US & Canada 31% Rest of the world 69%
Videos

Love and Other Drugs Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Love and Other Drugs.

Love and Other Drugs | Trailer HD | 20th Century FOX
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Love and Other Drugs?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What city does Jamie primarily work in?

Cars

Cars in Love and Other Drugs

30 cars on screen, including the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 993 and the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina.

All 30 cars
  • Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 993 in Love and Other Drugs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 993 Main role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Lumina in Love and Other Drugs 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Important role
  • MCI 96 A3 in Love and Other Drugs MCI 96 A3 Important role
  • 2000 Mercedes-Benz E 430 W210 in Love and Other Drugs 2000 Mercedes-Benz E 430 W210 Minor role
Details

Love and Other Drugs Also Known As

35 alternative titles, including “Love, et autres drogues” and “Love & autres drogues”.

Also known as
  • Love, et autres drogues
  • Love & autres drogues
  • O Amor é o Melhor Remédio
  • De Amor y Otras Adicciones
  • L'Amour et les autres drogues
  • Amor & Outras Drogas
  • Amor y Otras Drogas
  • 러브 앤 드럭스
  • Amore & Altri Rimedi
  • Sevgi və Digər Narkotiklər
  • Aşk Sarhoşu
  • Love and other Drugs - Nebenwirkung inklusive
+23 more
  • 爱情与灵药
  • Любовь и другие лекарства
  • Szerelem és más drogok
  • Miłość i inne używki
  • על אהבה וסמים אחרים
  • Láska a jiné závislosti
  • ラブ & ドラッグ
  • Αγάπη σαν Ναρκωτικό
  • Dragoste și alte dependențe
  • Amor e Outras Drogas
  • Кохання та інші ліки
  • 러브 & 드럭스
  • Любовта е опиат
  • 愛情藥不藥
  • Mīlestība un citas zāles
  • Láska a iné závislosti
  • Meilė ir kiti narkotikai
  • 愛情戀上癮
  • เลิฟ แอนด์ อาเธอร์ ดรั๊กส์ ยาวิเศษที่ไม่อาจรักษารัก
  • Tình Yêu Và Tình Dược
  • Ljubav i ostale droge
  • Ljubezen in druge droge
  • Amor i altres drogues, სიყვარული და სხვა ნარკოტიკები

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FAQ

Love and Other Drugs FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Love and Other Drugs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Love and Other Drugs?

Love and Other Drugs runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was Love and Other Drugs released?

Love and Other Drugs was released on November 24, 2010.

Who directed Love and Other Drugs?

Love and Other Drugs was directed by Edward Zwick.

More films by Edward Zwick

Who is in the cast of Love and Other Drugs?

Love and Other Drugs stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway and Judy Greer.

How much did Love and Other Drugs make at the box office?

Love and Other Drugs grossed $102.8 million worldwide ($32.4 million domestic, $70.5 million international) on a budget of $30 million.

How is Love and Other Drugs rated?

Love and Other Drugs has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Love and Other Drugs have a post-credit scene?

No. Love and Other Drugs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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