Love Jones (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1997, Love Jones is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Theodore Witcher, running about 108 minutes. “Get Together. Fall Apart. Start Over.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friends, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.
Who’s in it. Love Jones stars Larenz Tate as Darius Lovehall, Nia Long as Nina Mosley, Isaiah Washington as Savon Garrison and Bill Bellamy as Hollywood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Love Jones has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Jones page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Jones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Jones (1997)?
- In US, Love Jones is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Jones worth watching?
- Love Jones holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love Jones?
- Love Jones stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy and Lisa Nicole Carson.
- When was Love Jones released?
- Love Jones was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.