The Lovers (2017)

Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play a long-married, dispassionate couple who are both in the midst of serious affairs. But on the brink of calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance.

Director:

Azazel Jacobs

Writer:

Azazel Jacobs

Stars:

Debra Winger, Tracy Letts, Aidan Gillen

4 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Debra Winger	...	Mary
Tracy Letts	...	Michael
Aidan Gillen	...	Robert
Melora Walters	...	Lucy
Tyler Ross	...	Joel
Jessica Sula	...	Erin
Lesley Fera	...	Susan
Barry Eisen	...	Michael's Co-Worker
Wayne Alon Scott	...	Butcher
Vanessa Campbell	...	Dance Receptionist (as Vanessa Christelle)
Jeff Cairns	...	Bar Guitarist

Storyline

Debra Winger and Tracy Letts play a long-married, dispassionate couple who are both in the midst of serious affairs. But on the brink of calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance.

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Plot Keywords:

marriage | husband wife relationship | extramarital affair | adultery | unfaithfulness | 

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Taglines:

A love so strong it can survive marriage

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

die Liebenden

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$66,286, 5 May 2017, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$2,194,521, 14 July 2017

Company Credits

Production Co:

A24

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although playing characters of the same age, Debra Winger is actually over ten years older than co-star Tracy Letts. Winger was born in May of 1955 while Letts was born during July of 1965.

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Quotes

Erin: So, when you met Mary, you were a musician?
Michael: A long, long time ago.
Erin: Oh.
Michael: I sold her a bill of goods.
Erin: Well, we all change.
Michael: Yeah. It's too bad.

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Soundtracks

It Must Be Love
Written by Labi Siffre
Performed by Tracy Letts and Northwest Sinfonia

User Reviews

Worse than a waste of time

This is easily the worst movie I have seen in years. The acting was not the worst, but the story was beyond belief. While some did not like the musical score, I thought it stood out as the better part of the whole movie. I don't usually write reviews but this one deserves the lowest score available.