Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- witty
- warm
- lighthearted movie night
- romantic comedy night
What critics said
Critics and audiences broadly respond to the film's unusual premise, affectionate ensemble spirit, and playful romantic comedy, though the critical aggregate is somewhat mixed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The libido-altering water crisis directly affects the elderly residents and drives the town's panic and social upheaval.
Kilnerry's isolated small-town community responds collectively to the chemical plant's unexpected effects.
Government-mandated water changes create a by-product that dramatically increases sexual libido, generating the plot's comic conflict.
The sheriff's attempt to preserve order and decency amid widespread sexual mayhem gives the story its provocative comic register.
Films like Love in Kilnerry, and why
The Grand Seduction
Shares an offbeat romantic comedy premise, eccentric community ensemble, and irreverent humor.
Local Hero
Comparable for its quirky small-town setting, warm ensemble comedy, and unconventional romance.
Calendar Girls
Shares mature romantic themes, comic social disruption, and a character-driven community setting.
Movie Details
- Director
- Daniel Keith
- Release Date
- 2022-04-08
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 4.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Daniel Keith
- Kathy Searle
- Debargo Sanyal
- Roger Hendricks Simon
- Sybil Lines
- James Patrick Nelson
- Tony Triano
- Sheila Stasack
- Addison LeMay
- Leon Morgan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Love in Kilnerry about?
- When a water-supply mandate supercharges an elderly town's libido, its sheriff tries to contain an irresistibly unruly romantic upheaval.
- What is Love in Kilnerry like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Love in Kilnerry as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Love in Kilnerry violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Love in Kilnerry.
- What did critics think of Love in Kilnerry?
- Critics and audiences broadly respond to the film's unusual premise, affectionate ensemble spirit, and playful romantic comedy, though the critical aggregate is somewhat mixed.
- Which films are like Love in Kilnerry?
- Films with a similar feel include The Grand Seduction, Local Hero, and Calendar Girls.
- How long is Love in Kilnerry?
- Love in Kilnerry runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Love in Kilnerry?
- In United States, Love in Kilnerry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
