Love (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1928, Love is a drama and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 81 minutes. “The Stars of "Flesh and the Devil" — together again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Imperial Russia, Anna Karenina falls in love with the dashing military officer Count Vronsky and abandons her husband and child to become his mistress.
Who’s in it. Love stars Greta Garbo as Anna Karenina, John Gilbert as Capt. Count Alexei Vronsky, Brandon Hurst as Senator Karenin and George Fawcett as Grand Duke Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Love 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love (1928)?
- In US, Love is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love worth watching?
- Love holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love?
- Love stars Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Brandon Hurst, George Fawcett and Emily Fitzroy.
- When was Love released?
- Love was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.