Love Jones
"Get Together. Fall Apart. Start Over."
Originally released in 1997. Love Jones is a comedy/drama film. directed by Theodore Witcher.
Starring Larenz Tate, Nia Long, and Isaiah Washington
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (72 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.8M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Larenz Tate
as Darius Lovehall
Nia Long
as Nina Mosley
Isaiah Washington
as Savon Garrison
Bill Bellamy
as Hollywood
Lisa Nicole Carson
as Josie Nichols
Marie-Françoise Theodore
as Tracey Powell
Khalil Kain
as Marvin Cox
Leonard Roberts
as Eddie Coles
Bernadette Speakes
as Sheila Downes
Kahil El'Zabar
as Percussionist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,782,749
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Addis-Wechsler Productions
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...
Who directed Love Jones?
Love Jones was directed by Theodore Witcher.
How long is Love Jones?
Love Jones has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Love Jones released?
Love Jones was released on March 14, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Love Jones?
The main cast of Love Jones includes Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy, Lisa Nicole Carson.