Love & Other Drugs (2010)
Kernel Score: 77% · 5,508 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2010-11-22
Runtime: 112 minutes
Is Love & Other Drugs worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A romcom that turns more serious when Parkinson's enters the story. Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal are charming, but it never settles between frank comedy and drama. It's more watchable than great.
Watch it if you
- like adult romcoms with a serious side
- enjoy the two leads
- don't mind frank sex scenes
Skip it if you
- want a light romcom
- dislike tonal shifts
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Love & Other Drugs
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Maggie is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone – or anything – tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie, whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serves him well with the ladies and the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.
Love & Other Drugs parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this romantic comedy-drama deals candidly with sex, pharmaceutical sales, and illness.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Explicit sexual content and nudity are central to the romance.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — References to Viagra and prescription pills tied to the pharmaceutical sales plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Love & Other Drugs
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- P.S. I Love You (2007) — 81%: Romance that blends laughs and grief.
- STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) — 88%: Documentary about living with Parkinson's.
- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Romantic musical with a bittersweet ending.
- Sing Street (2016) — 87%: Warm, funny coming-of-age romance with great songs.
Director
Cast
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Jamie Randall
- Anne Hathaway as Maggie Murdock
- Oliver Platt as Bruce Winston
- Hank Azaria as Dr. Stan Knight
- Josh Gad as Josh Randall
- Gabriel Macht as Trey Hannigan
- Judy Greer as Cindy
- Jill Clayburgh as Nancy Randall
- George Segal as Dr. James Randall
- Kate Jennings Grant as Gina
Love & Other Drugs FAQ
Is Love & Other Drugs worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A romcom that turns more serious when Parkinson's enters the story. Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal are charming, but it never settles between frank comedy and drama. It's more watchable than great.
Where can I watch Love & Other Drugs?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Love & Other Drugs OK for kids?
Love & Other Drugs is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this romantic comedy-drama deals candidly with sex, pharmaceutical sales, and illness.
What movies are like Love & Other Drugs?
If you liked Love & Other Drugs, try P.S. I Love You, STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, La La Land and Sing Street.