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Unconditional Love

Play trailer Poster for Unconditional Love PG-13 Released Aug 23, 2002 2h 1m Comedy Drama LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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After her husband (Dan Aykroyd) leaves her, a woman (Kathy Bates) travels to London for the funeral of the pop star, Victor Fox, she's adored all her life. There, she meets the lover (Rupert Everett) of the dead pop star, and convinces him to come back to Chicago with her to figure out who killed the singer.
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David Rooney Variety A misconceived comedy that despite a warmly empathetic performance from Kathy Bates, never makes its characters' unorthodox chemistry gel. Jul 10, 2003 Full Review Kat Halstead Common Sense Media From the director of Muriel's Wedding and My Best Friend's Wedding, this comedy drama is a warm and uplifting movie that's been overlooked since its 2002 release. Aug 15, 2025 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Part fantasy, part mystery, part women's melodrama, part musical, but not satisfying on any of these levels. Rated: C Aug 23, 2012 Full Review Garth Franklin Dark Horizons An enjoyable little film, certainly a cut above the direct-to-video treatment its getting Jan 15, 2008 Full Review Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena Perdido entre a farsa, a crtica social, o drama e uma trama policial ridcula, o longa faz o mximo para tentar se estabelecer como cult, mas bobo demais para isso. Rated: 2/5 Apr 30, 2004 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 2/5 Sep 17, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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nick s Held up by its stellar cast, the story gets progressively more ridiculous. And while it was too cute for my tastes I think people who like feel good movies will enjoy it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Katherine G This movie 🍿🎥 was fantastic! Don't let the 29% rotten tomatoes 🍅 gave it fool you. This movie 🍿 takes you on an adventure. Couldn't stop 🛑 watching it. Highly recommended! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Sue G The cast alone is worth the watch. I stumbled upon it on YouTube and am very glad I did. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/25 Full Review helder f The movie is a bit disjointed and not a great movie when analyzed with a magnifying glass, but it’s a lovely piece. It starts with a housewife discovering her husband’s desire for divorce due to his perception of her as boring and lifeless. Soon after, she learns of the death of Victor Fox, a singer. Disillusioned with her life, she decides to attend his funeral in London. The subsequent events unfold in a sweet and lighthearted manner, ensuring a positive ending. The soundtrack, featuring a medley of old love songs, blends even the most disparate parts of the story. While it may not be the best movie you’ll ever watch, it does manage to bring a touch of sweetness to the viewing experience. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review Ingrid R One of the most beautiful movie's I've ever seen, I've been watching it since I was a child and it always gives me a good laugh and makes my heart feel warm, Kathy Bates is also amazballs and a gorgeous lady, I definitely recommend this movie🍿 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Audience Member Before watching this movie for the first time, I was told that it is A Cheesy Rom-Com. I think you just gotta go into this one blind. It's not a Rom-Com. It's at least 5 different genres of movie. I made a Rotten Tomatoes account just to write this. I feel positively feral. All loose ends get tied up. It's surprisingly progressive. It's really funny and creative. There's a villain reveal that is EXTREMELY unexpected. Don't even watch the trailer. Just go for it. And then, be surprised that it's not more of a cult classic. I am reclaiming this movie for Pride Month. I will tell you nothing else. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After her husband (Dan Aykroyd) leaves her, a woman (Kathy Bates) travels to London for the funeral of the pop star, Victor Fox, she's adored all her life. There, she meets the lover (Rupert Everett) of the dead pop star, and convinces him to come back to Chicago with her to figure out who killed the singer.
Director
P.J. Hogan
Producer
Jocelyn Moorhouse, Patricia Whitcher, Jerry Zucker
Screenwriter
P.J. Hogan, Jocelyn Moorhouse
Distributor
Starz! Network, New Line Cinema
Production Co
Avery Pix
Rating
PG-13 (Some Violence|Sexual Content|Brief Strong Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 23, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 11, 2015
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Surround, DTS, SDDS, Dolby Digital
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