Love Is Strange
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Cast
John Lithgow 
Alfred Molina 
Marisa Tomei Charlie Tahan Tatyana Zbirovskaya Olya Zueva
Credits
Written by: 
Ira Sachs
Plot
After 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and the newlyweds must sell their New York apartment and live apart, relying on friends and family to make ends meet.
Sinekatalog’s take
A tender, observant drama about a long-term couple pried apart by money and housing, and the awkward kindness of those around them. Its gentle rhythm lets small moments hurt. Lovely for viewers who like quiet, humane New York stories.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (13,850 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 82/100
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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