Overview
A poignant exploration of love that transcends life and death, blending humor with heartbreak.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- gentle
- witty
- quiet evening
- reflective date night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a charming, emotionally insightful afterlife romance elevated by Juliet Stevenson's and Alan Rickman's performances, comic spirit, music, and serious treatment of grief.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jamie returns as a ghost to Nina's home, turning bereavement into an ongoing relationship within familiar rooms.
The film pairs Nina's profound mourning with comic domestic disruptions, music, and ghostly eccentricity.
Nina's loneliness, work, house, and inability to move forward make grief a concrete presence in daily life.
The ghost story unfolds around Nina's London home, teaching job, and everyday urban routines.
Films like Truly Madly Deeply, and why
Ghost
afterlife romance combining grief, supernatural visitation, mature relationship drama, and comic warmth
Truly Madly Deeply
bittersweet romantic fantasy centered on bereavement, emotional attachment, and a bond that persists beyond death
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
intimate supernatural romance using a ghostly premise to explore loss, longing, and emotional release
Always
tender, melancholy romance where love and grief intersect with an otherworldly presence
Movie Details
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Release Date
- 1991-05-03
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (110)
Cast
- Juliet Stevenson
- Alan Rickman
- Michael Maloney
- Bill Paterson
- Christopher Rozycki
- David Ryall
- Deborah Findlay
- Jenny Howe
- Carolyn Choa
- Keith Bartlett
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Truly Madly Deeply about?
- A grieving London teacher finds love, laughter, and difficult renewal when her dead cellist partner returns as a ghost.
- What is Truly Madly Deeply like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Truly Madly Deeply as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Truly Madly Deeply violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Truly Madly Deeply.
- What did critics think of Truly Madly Deeply?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a charming, emotionally insightful afterlife romance elevated by Juliet Stevenson's and Alan Rickman's performances, comic spirit, music, and serious treatment of grief.
- Which films are like Truly Madly Deeply?
- Films with a similar feel include Ghost, Truly Madly Deeply, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, and Always.
- How long is Truly Madly Deeply?
- Truly Madly Deeply runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Truly Madly Deeply?
- In United States, Truly Madly Deeply is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
