Love Lies Bleeding is a 2024 neo-noir romantic thriller directed by Rose Glass
featuring a notable cast that includes Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Dave Franco, and Ed Harris. The film is set in 1989 and centers around the intense relationship between Lou, a reclusive gym manager entangled with a crime family, and Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who becomes embroiled in organized crime.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024, and was released theatrically in the United States by A24 on March 8, 2024, followed by its UK release on May 3, 2024. With a running time of 104 minutes, it has grossed approximately $12 million at the box office.
Critically, Love Lies Bleeding has received positive reviews, holding a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 251 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8/10. The consensus highlights the film's blend of lust and violence, describing it as a "powerfully pulpy effect." Metacritic assigns it a score of 77 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews. Critics have praised the performances, particularly those of Stewart and O'Brian, and noted the film's stylistic influences from classic noir and crime fiction.
Overall, Love Lies Bleeding stands out as a well-crafted addition to contemporary cinema, combining elements of romance and crime with a unique narrative that explores themes of desire and ambition against a gritty backdrop.