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The Thing Called Love

  • 19931993
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
8.3K
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Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
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A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.
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    • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Carol Heikkinen
  • Stars
    • River Phoenix
    • Samantha Mathis
    • Dermot Mulroney
    • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Carol Heikkinen
  • Stars
    • River Phoenix
    • Samantha Mathis
    • Dermot Mulroney
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    • 65User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    Sandra Bullock, River Phoenix, Samantha Mathis, and Dermot Mulroney in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    River Phoenix and Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    River Phoenix and Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    River Phoenix and Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    Sandra Bullock and Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    River Phoenix and Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    River Phoenix and Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)
    River Phoenix and Samantha Mathis in The Thing Called Love (1993)

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    River Phoenix
    River Phoenix
    • James Wright
    Samantha Mathis
    Samantha Mathis
    • Miranda Presley
    Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney
    • Kyle Davidson
    Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock
    • Linda Lue Linden
    K.T. Oslin
    K.T. Oslin
    • Lucy
    Anthony Clark
    Anthony Clark
    • Billy
    Webb Wilder
    • Ned
    Earl Poole Ball
    Earl Poole Ball
    • Floyd
    Deborah Allen
    • Deborah Allen
    Jimmie Dale Gilmore
    • Jimmie Dale Gilmore
    Katy Moffatt
    • Katy Moffatt
    Jo-El Sonnier
    • Jo-El Sonnier
    Pam Tillis
    Pam Tillis
    • Pam Tillis
    Kevin Welch
    • Kevin Welch
    Trisha Yearwood
    Trisha Yearwood
    • Trisha Yearwood
    Wayne Grace
    Wayne Grace
    • R.C.
    Micole Mercurio
    Micole Mercurio
    • Mary
    Starletta DuPois
    Starletta DuPois
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      • Carol Heikkinen
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    • Trivia
      The most financially unsuccessful film of 1993, earning only $1 million gross from a budget of $14 million.
    • Goofs
      The Greyhound bus is shown driving past the Bluebird. The Bluebird is nowhere near the Greyhound station or its route to the freeway, in Nashville.
    • Quotes

      James Wright: This check seems to be made out to "selfish, arrogant dickhead."

      Miranda Presley: Yeah, they'll cash it. They know it's you.

    • Alternate versions
      A Director's Cut with extended footage was released on DVD by Paramount in 2006. It runs for 118 minutes, 2 minutes longer than the original theatrical cut, and it received the same rating: PG-13.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Blink/Naked/I'll Do Anything/The Thing Called Love/Blue (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Standing on a Rock
      Written and Performed by Rodney Crowell

      Also Performed by River Phoenix

    User reviews65

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    7/10
    Thanks to Peter...this film makes my wall of favorites
    Thanks to Peter (Bogdonovich) for participating in this project/getting the movie re-released. Admittedly, it's not for everyone, but then, even the director admits it in his interview. In fact, he points out it's rather become a "cult classic" and I agree. So truthfully, I tell those who might view these commentaries, that we seem to separate into two camps: those who enjoy the entertainment value, and those who do not.

    The film was not made to create any particular lessons, change your point of view about anything, in fact, it wasn't even written in such a way that any of the "players" were gonna become famous for their roles. Nevertheless, the film creates some interesting characters, characters whom all but the coldest-hearts-would certainly pull for as the movie unfolds. Also, the actors do an amiable job of creating endearment as they evolve a bit from beginning to end. Beyond that, there is also a terrific soundtrack of country music for those who love the genre, including three versions of "Blame It On Your Heart".

    I sadly look over my shoulder to the memory of River Phoenix and may now be reminded of what a talent he truly could have developed into. And again viewing the movie, I found myself more forgiving to the original headlines of how/who may have brought about his demise. Each character in this movie brought something with them that still makes me a fan. Yes, I give the movie a "7", but, as with Samantha's little song near the end of the movie, this feature is on my wall of favorite dvds to stay!. I do hope others will join me in enjoying it's return to our screens. RLjr
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    • Release date
      • August 27, 1993 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Bluebird Cafe - 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Davis Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby

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