The Book of Love (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Book of Love is a 2017 drama directed by Bill Purple, starring Paul Reiser, Maisie Williams and Mary Steenburgen. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $48,822 worldwide. Critics gave it 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Bill Purple
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Electric Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Book of Love About?
The premise of The Book of Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving architect, Henry, finds unexpected solace in a friendship with Millie, a spirited and independent teenager. Millie is determined to find her estranged father and plans to build a raft to cross the ocean in search of him. As they embark on this unusual journey, both Henry and Millie confront personal challenges and discover unexpected strength and redemption through their shared adventure.
The Book of Love Cast
Paul Reiser leads the cast, with Maisie Williams and Mary Steenburgen. Directed by Bill Purple; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bill Purple
Also Starring in The Book of Love
· 2 moreThe Book of Love Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Book of Love 8% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 8% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 4.6
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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The Book of Love Plot Summary
What happens in The Book of Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Following the tragic and accidental death of his free-spirited and pregnant wife, Penny, a reserved architect named Henry, played by Paul Reiser, finds himself drifting through a life devoid of meaning. The passion that once fueled his architectural career has vanished, leaving him struggling to find a purpose in the work that previously consumed his every waking hour. In an attempt to hold onto the memory of his lost love, Henry continues to labor on the house that he and Penny had been building together, a structure that now serves as a poignant reminder of their shattered future.
Full summary
The whole story of The Book of Love, scene by scene
The Book of Love Box Office
The Book of Love grossed $48,822 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$48.8K
- International
- $48.8K
The Book of Love Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Book of Love.
How Well Do You Know The Book of Love?
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 is Henry's profession?
Cars in The Book of Love
3 cars on screen, including the Volvo 240 and the 2016 Volvo XC90.
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1998 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
The Book of Love Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” and “Cartea iubirii”.
- Also known as
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- The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
- Cartea iubirii
- Le Livre de l'amour
- O Livro do Amor
- Книга любви
- Il diario dell'amore
- El libro del amor
- A szeretet könyve
- Kniha lásky
- Księga miłości
- Rendezvous mit dem Leben - The Book of Love
- Aşkın Kitabı
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- Дяволът и дълбокото синьо море
- ספר האהבה
- 더 데블 앤 더 딥 블루 씨
- Книга кохання
- Định Nghĩa Tình Yêu
- 真爱之书
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The Book of Love FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Book of Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Book of Love?
The Book of Love runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Book of Love released?
The Book of Love was released on January 13, 2017.
Who directed The Book of Love?
The Book of Love was directed by Bill Purple.
Who is in the cast of The Book of Love?
The Book of Love stars Paul Reiser, Maisie Williams and Mary Steenburgen, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Book of Love make at the box office?
The Book of Love grossed $48,822 worldwide.
How is The Book of Love rated?
The Book of Love has 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 2.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Book of Love have a post-credit scene?
No. The Book of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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