In Love and War 1996
“In war they found each other...In each other they found love...”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Networks
- Dimitri Villard Productions, New Line Cinema
- Where to Stream
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What is In Love and War?
In Love and War is a 1996 romantic drama film directed and produced for audiences as a historical piece. The movie is based on the book Hemingway in Love and War, which was written by Henry S.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 18, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Dimitri Villard Productions, New Line Cinema
- Revenue
- $25,372,294
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 158 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~113 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Dimitri Villard Productions, New Line Cinema
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Overview
In Love and War is a 1996 romantic drama film directed and produced for audiences as a historical piece. The movie is based on the book Hemingway in Love and War, which was written by Henry S. Villard and James Nagel. The cast features Sandra Bullock as Agnes von Kurowsky and Chris O'Donnell as Ernest Hemingway, with additional performances by Mackenzie Astin and Margot Steinberg. The story follows a teenage ambulance driver named Ernest Hemingway who is serving during World War I. After sustaining a shrapnel injury to his leg, he is sent to a hospital to recover. While there, he meets and falls in love with Agnes von Kurowsky, a beautiful nurse who is older than him. Their romantic affair slowly blossoms over time. The narrative culminates when Hemingway makes a bold request, asking Agnes to marry him and return to America by his side. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes and was released in the United States on December 18, 1996.
Should you watch it?
“A wounded young ambulance driver finds romance with his nurse during the chaos of World War I.”
- Depicts the real-life wartime experiences that influenced Ernest Hemingway
- Features performances by Sandra Bullock and Chris O'Donnell
- Explores the emotional complexities of a nurse and patient relationship
- The film's slow-burn pacing may feel overly deliberate for viewers seeking a fast-paced war movie
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas that focus on the romantic origins of famous literary figures.
This is a PG-13 rated historical drama with a measured, romantic tone and a runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for viewers who appreciate historical romances and biographical dramas centered on literary history.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes.
What is the film rated?
The film carries a PG-13 rating.
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