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Without Love

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Jamie Rowan (Katharine Hepburn) is a widow who decides to do her patriotic duty by marrying military scientist Patrick Jamieson (Spencer Tracy). Having both been wounded by love in the past, the two agree to keep their relationship platonic, thereby reducing the risk of jealousy and all manner of other nasty, emotionally related by-products. However, as the two slowly get to know one another and life begins tossing them curve balls, they find that they can't help falling in love.
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Nell Minow Movie Mom 10/13/2005
4/5
Underrated top-quality romance with wonderfully literate dialogue and a crackerjack performance by Lucille Ball. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 01/14/2021
Without Love may not be as memorable as their other work but being able to watch Tracy and Hepburn is worth a viewing. Go to Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row 09/23/2020
3/4
So droll and casually paced that it often seems to disappear within itself, but the care with which director Harold S. Bucquet treats the central relationship is apparent, and Tracy and Hepburn consistently shine. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/31/2020
3/4
Keenan Wynn is hilarious as a drunken pal, while Lucille Ball scores as a sharp-witted friend. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 05/12/2006
C
Fails to convert to the cinema. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/11/2005
3/5
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Jo P @JoParkerBear Sep 29 Not their best collaborative effort. The first half kind of drags, and the romantic feelings they develop for one another — his in particular — seem to come out of nowhere. As much as I like Lucille Ball, her side-plot was pretty boring, uninspired, and seemed unnecessary. However, with all that said, they’re still marvelous together. If you love Tracy and Hepburn, you won’t want to miss it. See more Alain E @AlainE Sep 21 Good actors wasted on a terrible script. In summary, two loners meet accidentally and decide to marry, only to continue sleeping in separate bedrooms. So funny! See more S R @ScottR 12/23/2023 A bit different from the Tracy's repertoire, but still witty dialogue and acting. It's a fun rom com, but not one I plan to see again despite it being mildly enjoyable. Saw on TCM. See more Steve D 06/27/2023 Predictable and miscast. See more 04/13/2012 Fun little Tracey/Hepburn romantic comedy. Not their best, but still highly enjoyable. I think I was more fascinated by seeing a very young Keenan Wynn and Lucille Ball in supporting roles. And if you look fast, you can see Gloria Grahame as a cigarette girl in her second film appearance. See more 04/10/2012 good witty wafrtime (wwii) comedy See more Read all reviews
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Harold S. Bucquet

Director

Spencer Tracy

Pat Jamieson

Katharine Hepburn

Jamie Rowan

Lucille Ball

Kitty Trimble

Keenan Wynn

Quentin Ladd

Carl Esmond

Paul Carrell

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Synopsis Jamie Rowan (Katharine Hepburn) is a widow who decides to do her patriotic duty by marrying military scientist Patrick Jamieson (Spencer Tracy). Having both been wounded by love in the past, the two agree to keep their relationship platonic, thereby reducing the risk of jealousy and all manner of other nasty, emotionally related by-products. However, as the two slowly get to know one another and life begins tossing them curve balls, they find that they can't help falling in love.
Director
Harold S. Bucquet
Producer
Lawrence Weingarten
Screenwriter
Donald Ogden Stewart
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 22, 1945, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 51m
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