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Loose Connections

Loose Connections

1984
Comedy Romance
96 min PG USA
1.667 / 10
6 IMDB

A woman enlists a man who claims he is gay to accompany her on a long drive to a feminist conference in Munich.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Patrick Cadell / Linda Bruce / Nick Laws / Richard Eyre
Starring
Stephen Rea / Lindsay Duncan / Jan Niklas / Gary Olsen / Carol Harrison / Frances Low / Ken Jones / Ruth Brück

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky intriguing character-driven understated thought-provoking unconventional dialogue-heavy performance-focused niche observational

Reviews

C
Clara Bell
May 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The intrigue of 'Loose Connections' is immediately apparent in its premise: a woman seeks a companion for a significant road trip to a feminist conference in Munich, enlisting a man who declares himself gay. This unusual arrangement promises…

B
Bernard Shaw
May 21, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Loose Connections' presents a curious premise: a woman requires a male companion for her journey to a feminist conference in Munich, and finds one in Stephen Rea's character, who professes to be gay. This unusual dynamic is the…

P
Penelope Croft
May 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The brilliance of 'Loose Connections' lies in its deceptively simple yet potent setup. Lindsay Duncan and Stephen Rea are tasked with carrying a narrative about a woman's purposeful drive to a feminist conference, with an unexpected male companion…

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Arthur Finch
May 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A road movie with a difference, 'Loose Connections' presents a peculiar pairing for a significant journey. Lindsay Duncan's protagonist embarks on a drive to Munich for a feminist conference, accompanied by Stephen Rea's character, who asserts his homosexuality.…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Stephen Rea and Lindsay Duncan anchor 'Loose Connections' in a journey that is more about the passengers than the destination. The film sets up an intriguing premise: a woman heading to a feminist conference in Munich enlists a…

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