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The Look of Love (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

The Look of Love (2013) movie poster

The Look of Love is a 2013 biographical drama directed by Michael Winterbottom, starring Steve Coogan, Imogen Poots and Matt Lucas. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
56%
worldwide gross
$1.3M
Metascore
57
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The Look of Love (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genres
Biography , Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Look of Love About?

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

This biopic portrays Paul Raymond, a charismatic and controversial figure who transformed British entertainment. Steve Coogan stars as Raymond, recounting his journey from the swinging 1960s to the 1980s. He built a notable empire of nudie theaters and publications, pushing boundaries and redefining UK culture with a blend of sophistication and scandal. The film explores his remarkable career and the impact he had on the nation’s entertainment landscape.

The Look of Love Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • strip club
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • no panties
  • upskirt
  • panties pulled down
  • leg spreading
  • female pubic hair
  • scantily clad female
  • nude audition
  • nude photo shoot
  • close up of breasts
+38 more
  • strip show
  • dancer
  • strip club owner
  • orgy
  • group sex
  • wedding reception
  • adulterous husband
  • nude horseback riding
  • stripper
  • naked woman with snake
  • nude photograph
  • nude photography
  • erotic photography
  • black pantyhose
  • female stockinged legs
  • striptease
  • woman wears a micro miniskirt
  • nude woman
  • thong
  • pasties
  • deep cleavage
  • menage a trois
  • one male two females threesome
  • voyeur
  • coitus
  • lust
  • voyeurism
  • copulation
  • nudity
  • sex in bed
  • sex orgy
  • cowgirl sex position
  • dancing girl
  • female topless nudity
  • public nudity
  • cowboy sex position
  • skinny dipping
  • sex scene
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Cast & crew

The Look of Love Cast

Steve Coogan leads the cast, with Imogen Poots and Matt Lucas. Directed by Michael Winterbottom; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Michael Winterbottom

More films directed by Michael Winterbottom, best-rated first: 24 Hour Party People, The Trip to Greece, The Trip to Spain and The Trip.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Look of Love Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Look of Love 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Plot

The Look of Love Plot Summary

What happens in The Look of 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

As Paul Raymond settles into his London flat in 1992, he is shrouded in an overwhelming sense of sorrow, a lingering misty veil draped over his existence. The haunting memory of his daughter Debbie’s recent funeral weighs heavily on his mind. While revisiting a videotape of a television program they once filmed together, he is flooded with nostalgia, ultimately transporting him to a pivotal time that paved the way for his ascent to fame.

Full summary

The whole story of The Look of Love, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

The Look of Love Box Office

The Look of Love grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $21,252 came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (98%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

US & Canada
$21.3K
International
$1.3M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

The Look of Love Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

THE LOOK OF LOVE - OFFICIAL TRAILER
  • Trailer Look of Love Trailer (2013)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Look of 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 tragic event influences Paul Raymond at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in The Look of Love

30 cars on screen, including the 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I and the 1971 Jaguar E-Type.

All 30 cars
  • 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I in The Look of Love 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I Main role
  • 1971 Jaguar E-Type in The Look of Love 1971 Jaguar E-Type Important role
  • 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II in The Look of Love 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II Important role
  • 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III in The Look of Love 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III Important role
Details

The Look of Love Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “Король Сохо” and “情色大亨”.

Also known as
  • Король Сохо
  • 情色大亨
  • Láska na první dobrou
  • Погляд кохання
  • A Very Englishman
  • Властелин любви
  • Ateşli Bakışlar
  • Prawdziwa historia króla skandali
  • The Look of Love - Das Geschäft mit dem Sex
  • La mirada del amor
  • A szenvedély királya
  • O Olhar do Amor
+10 more
  • מבט של אהבה
  • Král ze Soho
  • Лице љубави
  • Mīlestības skatiens
  • Погледът на любовта
  • Rakkauden katse
  • Taip Atrodo Meilė
  • Король сексу
  • Ο Βασιλιάς του Σόχο
  • 더 룩 오브 러브

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FAQ

The Look of Love FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Look of Love?

The Look of Love runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was The Look of Love released?

The Look of Love was released on July 5, 2013.

Who directed The Look of Love?

The Look of Love was directed by Michael Winterbottom.

More films by Michael Winterbottom

Who is in the cast of The Look of Love?

The Look of Love stars Steve Coogan, Imogen Poots and Matt Lucas, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Look of Love make at the box office?

The Look of Love grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($21,252 domestic, $1.3 million international).

How is The Look of Love rated?

The Look of Love has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does The Look of Love have a post-credit scene?

No. The Look of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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