The Loved One (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1965, The Loved One is a comedy film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 122 minutes. “The motion picture with something to offend everyone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Newly arrived in Hollywood from England, Dennis Barlow finds he has to arrange his uncle's interment at the highly-organised and very profitable Whispering Glades funeral parlour. His fancy is caught by one of their cosmeticians, Aimee Thanatogenos. But he has three problems - the strict rules of owner Blessed Reverand Glenworthy, the rivalry of embalmer Mr Joyboy, and the shame of now working himself at The Happy Hunting Ground pets' memorial home.
Who’s in it. The Loved One stars Robert Morse as Dennis Barlow, Jonathan Winters as Wilbur Glenworthy / Harry Glenworthy, Anjanette Comer as Aimee Thanatogenos and Dana Andrews as Gen. Buck Brinkman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Loved One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Loved One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Loved One tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Loved One (1965)?
- In US, The Loved One 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 The Loved One worth watching?
- The Loved One holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Loved One?
- The Loved One stars Robert Morse, Jonathan Winters, Anjanette Comer, Dana Andrews and Milton Berle.
- When was The Loved One released?
- The Loved One was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.