Addicted to Love
Addicted to Love is a 1997 American romantic black comedy film directed by Griffin Dunne and starring Meg Ryan, Matthew Broderick, Tchéky Karyo, and Kelly Preston. Its title is based on Robert Palmer's song "Addicted to Love", a cover of which by Neneh Cherry is featured in the film.
Plot
The story begins in a small town, where Sam works as an astronomer and enjoys an idyllic life with his childhood sweetheart Linda, who is a schoolteacher. She wants more experiences than can be offered in their small town, so goes to New York City for a two-month teaching fellowship.
More details
author | Robert Gordon |
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director | Griffin Dunne |
editor | Elizabeth Kling |
genre | comedy |
keywords | abandoned building build camera obscura childhood sweetheart comedy of errors dear john letter drive embarrass food critic former partner french restaurant identity theft injured motorcyclist new love new york city restaurant owner set up small town street performers teach |
musicBy | Rachel Portman |
producer | Robert Newmyer |
productionCompany | Miramax Films |
publisher | Warner Bros. |
theme | black comedy romantic comedy |