Product Details

• Actors: Maggie Smith, Timothy Bottoms, Charles Baxter
• Directors: Alan J. Pakula
• Writers: Alvin Sargent
• Format: Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: September 8, 2009
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002F3C6NO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,697 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 8-SEP-2009
Media Type: DVD

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Time Favorite, July 18, 2009

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A big favorite from the early 70's, directed by Alan J. Pakula. It has been a very long wait for this film to finally make a DVD appearance. Maggie Smith and Timothy Bottoms, two "odd ducks", manage to discover each other in romantic Spain during their summer vacations. This discovery leads them through hilarious adventures, with all sorts of eccentric characters against a backdrop of stunning scenery and soaring romantic music. At the time of the original movie release, it quickly became a quiet cult favorite, with fans returning to the theaters for multiple viewings. It has been the only film of the late director Alan J. Pakula that was unavailable on DVD, and we are very glad to see after over 30 years, we will once again have the pleasure! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor...SEE THIS!, September 15, 2009

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Though I had never seen this film, based on the 5-star reviews here and on my deeply-held conviction that Dame Maggie Smith can do no wrong, I went ahead and ordered it. Having now seen it, I'm so glad I did--it is a magnificent film. Hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time, it reminded me of the emotions a REAL love story can bring about. Also, I must mention that the musical score is absolutely gorgeous, one of the most beautiful, wistful film scores I've ever had the pleasure to listen to!
I will watch this many times in the future, and for anyone on the fence about buying this, don't be, it's an amazing and wonderful experience. You won't be sorry.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I had waited so long!, November 3, 2009

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England's own. "RGK" (Seattle) - See all my reviews

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Like previous reviewers I had waited SO LONG for this movie to be available on DVD. This is such a good movie and yet few have ever heard of it! I have never been able to forget it. I had a recorded-from-TV copy and every so often I have watched it, despite the poor quality of the VHS tape. To have such a DVD is a joy.

Others have descibed the plot and the music and the scenery and all are top notch.

We must remember that time is precious and if you are lucky enough to find that special someone each moment is to be treasured.