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Love Jones (1997)

Movie ★ 7.4 109 min

Comedy Drama Romance

Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friends, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.

Theodore Witcher Director Theodore Witcher Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 14, 1997
Runtime
109 min
Rating
R
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$12.8M
IMDb
tt0119572
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
New Line Cinema, Addis-Wechsler Productions

Themes

Cast

Larenz Tate Larenz Tate Darius Lovehall Nia Long Nia Long Nina Mosley Isaiah Washington Isaiah Washington Savon Garrison Bill Bellamy Bill Bellamy Hollywood Lisa Nicole Carson Lisa Nicole Carson Josie Nichols Marie-Françoise Theodore Marie-Françoise Theodore Tracey Powell Khalil Kain Khalil Kain Marvin Cox Leonard Roberts Leonard Roberts Eddie Coles Bernadette Speakes Sheila Downes Kahil El'Zabar Kahil El'Zabar Percussionist

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Frequently asked questions

What is Love Jones about?
Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friends, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.
Who directed Love Jones?
Love Jones was directed by Theodore Witcher.
Who stars in Love Jones?
Love Jones stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy.
When was Love Jones released?
Love Jones is a 1997 comedy, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Love Jones?
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