Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- irreverent
- date night
- girls night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film entertaining and well acted but criticized its sloppy handling of sexual-identity confusion and weak comic construction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Emily tries to match Peter with Paolo while misreading the romantic desires surrounding her.
Emily cheerfully arranges relationships for Peter and Paolo but fails to recognize her own suitor.
Peter, an aspiring screenwriter, begins telling the story from his own point of view.
Emily works at Vogue and moves through London's fashion and arts circles.
Films like Love and Other Disasters, and why
Bridget Jones's Diary
Like this film, it combines romantic matchmaking, identity confusion, witty ensemble comedy, and an urban creative milieu.
The Holiday
Both are glossy romantic comedies driven by friendship, mistaken assumptions, and fast-paced social entanglements.
Kinky Boots
Shares the queer-friendly ensemble energy, romantic confusion, flamboyant humor, and London setting.
The Devil Wears Prada
Comparable for its fashion-world setting, relationship matchmaking, playful tone, and romantic self-discovery.
Movie Details
- Director
- Alek Keshishian
- Release Date
- 2006-09-09
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (360)
Cast
- Brittany Murphy
- Matthew Rhys
- Santiago Cabrera
- Catherine Tate
- Jamie Sives
- Stephanie Beacham
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Orlando Bloom
- Dawn French
- Will Keen
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 Love and Other Disasters about?
- A whirlwind London matchmaker schemes to unite her roommate with a handsome photographer while missing the romance unfolding in her own life.
- What is Love and Other Disasters like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Love and Other Disasters as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Love and Other Disasters violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Love and Other Disasters.
- What did critics think of Love and Other Disasters?
- Critics generally found the film entertaining and well acted but criticized its sloppy handling of sexual-identity confusion and weak comic construction.
- Which films are like Love and Other Disasters?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridget Jones's Diary, The Holiday, Kinky Boots, and The Devil Wears Prada.
- How long is Love and Other Disasters?
- Love and Other Disasters runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Love and Other Disasters?
- In United States, Love and Other Disasters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
