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Love Jones

1997, Romance/Lgbtq+, 1h 48m

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Two urban African-Americans, Darius (Larenz Tate), an aspiring writer, and Nina (Nia Long), an aspiring photographer, share an instant connection after a chance meeting at a Chicago club. The two bond over music, photography and poetry, and eventually begin a torrid romance. However, when Nina decides to move to New York and mend her relationship with her ex-fiancé, Marvin (Khalil Kain), it leaves Darius heartbroken, and the couple's future in jeopardy.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Romance, Lgbtq+
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Theodore Witcher
  • Producer:
    Nick Wechsler, Jeremiah Samuels
  • Writer:
    Theodore Witcher
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $12.5M
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  • Distributor:
    New Line Cinema
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, SDDS

Cast & Crew

Larenz Tate
Larenz Tate
Darius Lovehall
Nia Long
Nia Long
Nina Mosley
Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington
Savon Garrison
Lisa Nicole Carson
Lisa Nicole Carson
Josie Nichols
Khalil Kain
Khalil Kain
Marvin Cox
Leonard Roberts
Leonard Roberts
Eddie Coles
Bernadette Speakes
Bernadette Speakes
Sheila Downes
Bill Bellamy
Bill Bellamy
Hollywood
Theodore Witcher
Theodore Witcher
Director
Theodore Witcher
Theodore Witcher
Writer
Julia Chasman
Julia Chasman
Executive Producer
Helena Echegoyen
Helena Echegoyen
Executive Producer
Amy Henkels
Amy Henkels
Executive Producer
Jay Stern
Jay Stern
Executive Producer
Nick Wechsler
Nick Wechsler
Producer
Jeremiah Samuels
Jeremiah Samuels
Producer
Carvin Haggins
Carvin Haggins
Original Music
Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean
Original Music
Ernest Holzman
Ernest Holzman
Cinematographer
Maysie Hoy
Maysie Hoy
Film Editing
Jane Alderman
Jane Alderman
Casting
Robi Reed
Robi Reed
Casting
Roger G. Fortune
Roger G. Fortune
Production Design
Shawn Barton
Shawn Barton
Costume Design
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Audience Reviews for Love Jones

  • Jan 28, 2016
    A movie that you feel, and with characters you grow to really care for. I understand why this has developed a cult following. It's kind of a '90s gem.
    Jared H Super Reviewer
  • Jan 13, 2012
    Acceptable comedy that probably received good reviews for being an earnest effort by a first time director. Where did that director go by the way?
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  • Dec 15, 2009
    Get Together. Fall Apart. Start Over.
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  • Sep 13, 2008
    Finally. A film that features African Americans. Definitely goes against the everyday romance; love it.
    Lindsay Elizabeth M Super Reviewer
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