Love Streams Budget

1984

Drama2h 21m

Updated April 26, 2026

Synopsis

The film describes a few days in the life of the writer Robert Harmon and his sister Sarah. The decadent life of Robert is made of alcohol, cigarettes, and short-time relationships with women; women he interviews for a book, he spends a weekend with at a casino or fall in love with for the fun of an evening. Having no constraints, he his unable to be responsible for anything including the care of his son, leaving him alone in an hotel room and teaching the 8-years old boy how to drink. His life is made of his own phantasms as an artist. His sister is divorcing from her husband because of her exuberant and insane behavior. She scares her daughter Debbie who prefers to stay with her father, a decision that hurts Sarah very deeply and reinforces her nervous breakdown. Most of the movie takes place in the house of Robert. We watch Robert and Sarah struggling with their own lives. As the movie progresses, the house gets empty little by little...

What is known about the production of Love Streams?

"Love Streams," a drama released in 1984, was directed by John Cassavetes and stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:

Production: Love Streams is based on the 1980 play of the same name by Ted Allan, but the correlation between the screenplay and the play is minimal.

What were the major cost factors in Love Streams?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Love Streams."

Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.

Awards and Recognition

4 wins & 2 nominations

Golden Bear

Critical Reception

Japanese film director Shinji Aoyama listed Love Streams as one of the Greatest Films of All Time in 2012. He said, "When I think about Cassavetes, I always feel happy. I feel glad that I like movies. I'm sure I will always feel this way until the day I die, and I intend to feel this way too. At the end of Love Streams, Cassavetes smiles as he sees the dog next to him, which turned into a naked man. I live my life always wishing I can smile like that."

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make Love Streams (1984)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did Love Streams (1984) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was Love Streams (1984) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing Love Streams?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does Love Streams's budget compare to similar drama films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did Love Streams (1984) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.