The read
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic84/100
Critics rate it 15 points higher than audiences do.
759 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur HillerDirector
- Francis LaiOriginal Music Composer
- Erich SegalWriter
Cast
- Ali MacGrawJennifer Cavilleri
- Ryan O'NealOliver Barrett IV
- John MarleyPhil Cavilleri
- Ray MillandOliver Barrett III
- Russell NypeDean Thompson
- Tommy Lee JonesHank Simpson
- Sydney WalkerDr. Shapeley
- Robert ModicaDr. Addison
- Katherine BalfourMrs. Barrett
- Walker DanielsRay Stratton
- John MerenskySteve
- Andrew DuncanReverend Blauvelt
Stills
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Themes
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