Addicted to Love

"Addicted to Love" is a quirky romantic comedy that follows Sam, a gentle astronomer who is heartbroken when his girlfriend leaves him for a charming Frenchman. In a twist of obsessive love, Sam moves into an abandoned building across the street from his ex's new apartment in New York City, determined to win her back by surveilling her and waiting for the right moment. This offbeat film blends humor and romance with a bit of stalking awkwardness, creating a unique take on post-breakup determination.

Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes Facts:
1. The movie stars Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick, whose on-screen chemistry was praised for balancing the film's blend of comedy and darker romantic themes.
2. The story draws inspiration from classic screwball comedies but adds a modern twist by exploring the obsessive side of heartbreak, which was considered edgy for romantic comedies of the late 1990s.
3. The director, Griffin Dunne, is also an accomplished actor, and his direction here allowed for a more character-driven, intimate storytelling style uncommon in mainstream romantic comedies at the time.

Full Cast of Addicted to Love

Crew of Addicted to Love