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Unconditional Love

Play trailer Poster for Unconditional Love PG-13 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 07/10/2003
A misconceived comedy that despite a warmly empathetic performance from Kathy Bates, never makes its characters' unorthodox chemistry gel. Go to Full Review Kat Halstead Common Sense Media 08/15/2025
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. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/23/2012
C
Part fantasy, part mystery, part women's melodrama, part musical, but not satisfying on any of these levels. Go to Full Review Garth Franklin Dark Horizons 01/15/2008
An enjoyable little film, certainly a cut above the direct-to-video treatment its getting Go to Full Review Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena 04/30/2004
2/5
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. Go to Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 09/17/2003
2/5
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Donna G @Dragonqueen555 Mar 29 Escape from the ordinary and enjoy some silliness and some fun. Sweet story. Kathy Bates should sing more often. Meredith was warm and sarcastic at the same time. An interesting mix of reality and fantasy. Lots of talent here and while maybe not dramatically stunning it was not wasted either. See more nick s @Nick_S 08/28/2025 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. See more Katherine G @RT60298105 08/18/2025 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! See more Sue G @ShavaSue 08/12/2025 The cast alone is worth the watch. I stumbled upon it on YouTube and am very glad I did. See more helder f @uniquecliches 01/28/2025 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. See more Ingrid R @RT42376780 10/25/2024 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🍿 See more Read all reviews
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P.J. Hogan

Director

Kathy Bates

Grace Beasley

Rupert Everett

Dirk Simpson

Meredith Eaton

Maudey Beasley

Peter Sarsgaard

Window Washer

Dan Aykroyd

Max Beasley

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Unconditional Love

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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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