Movie

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories

★ 6.7(6)20011h 55m

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Portugal right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Old Man Who Read Love Stories

🇵🇹 Portugal

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Portugal right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇧🇷 BR🇪🇸 ES🇺🇸 US

Good to know

Director: Rolf de Heer
Release date: 2001-03-07
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Budget: $9,500,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: SF Studios

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories — trailer

About The Old Man Who Read Love Stories

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories is a 2001 movie in the Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Rolf de Heer, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Timothy Spall and Hugo Weaving. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Old Man Who Read Love Stories in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In El Idilio, a village on the banks of a river in the Amazon rainforest, Antonio Bolívar, known to everyone as "The Old Man," lives a recluse. One day, Antonio begins reading the romance novels that the traveling dentist Rubicondo Loachamin brings him to pass the time. He shares this occupation with a beautiful local girl, a waitress and prostitute, named Josefina, with whom he ends up falling in love. But all does not go smoothly when Antonio is forced to go on a hunting trip.

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Antonio Bolivar

Timothy Spall

Luis Agalla

Hugo Weaving

Rubicondo

Cathy Tyson

Josefina

Victor Bottenbley

Nushino

Guillermo Toledo

Onecen

Fede Celada

Juan

Luis Hostalot

Manuel

Behi Djanati Atai

Dolores

Josse De Pauw

The Man Who Bets

Jerome Ehlers

Gringo

Jim van der Woude

The Patient

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Old Man Who Read Love Stories in Portugal?+

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Old Man Who Read Love Stories on Netflix?+

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is The Old Man Who Read Love Stories?+

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Old Man Who Read Love Stories?+

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories stars Richard Dreyfuss, Timothy Spall, Hugo Weaving, Cathy Tyson and Victor Bottenbley.

When did The Old Man Who Read Love Stories come out?+

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories is a 2001 movie directed by Rolf de Heer.

What genre is The Old Man Who Read Love Stories?+

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories is Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed The Old Man Who Read Love Stories?+

The Old Man Who Read Love Stories was directed by Rolf de Heer.