The Book of Love(2017)
How far would you go for a lost love?
The Book of Love Synopsis
After tragedy strikes Henry and Penny, he befriends a tenacious young girl and discovers she is constructing a raft to sail across the Atlantic to find her lost father. Together, along with some unlikely friends, they set forth to construct the vessel and subsequently rebuild their lives.
The Book of Love (2017) is a drama film directed by Bill Purple, released on January 13, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jason Sudeikis, Maisie Williams, Jessica Biel and Mary Steenburgen. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 229 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Purple
- Writers:
- Robbie Pickering, Bill Purple
- Producers:
- Jessica Biel, Mike Landry, Chuck Pacheco
- Cinematographer:
- J. Michael Muro
- Composer:
- Justin Timberlake
- Production:
- Nine Nights, Darwin Collective, The, Iron Ocean
- Status:
- Released
The Book of Love (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Book of Love before you stream it.
The Book of Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jason Sudeikis
as Henry Herschel
Maisie Williams
as Millie Pearlman
Jessica Biel
as Penny Herschel
Mary Steenburgen
as Julia Mureaux
Orlando Jones
as Cornelius 'Dumbass' Thibadeaux
Paul Reiser
as Wendell
Joshua Mikel
as Thor Heyerdahl
Jayson Warner Smith
as Uncle Glen
Richard Robichaux
as Pascal
Russ Russo
as David Pearlman
Christopher Gehrman
as William Willis
Wendy Miklovic
as William Willis' Wife
Key crew
Directed by Bill Purple, written by Robbie Pickering and Bill Purple, produced by Jessica Biel, Mike Landry and Chuck Pacheco.
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The Book of Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 229 ratings.
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The Book of Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Book of Love online?
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The Book of Love (2017) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Book of Love?
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The main cast of The Book of Love (2017) includes Jason Sudeikis, Maisie Williams, Jessica Biel, Mary Steenburgen and Orlando Jones. The film was directed by Bill Purple. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Book of Love released?
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The Book of Love was released on January 13, 2017 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Book of Love worth watching?
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The Book of Love (2017) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 229 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Book of Love?
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Yes. The official The Book of Love trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.