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The Invention of Love

20011h 44mMovie

An esoteric play portraying the life of poet A. E. Housman focusing specifically on his personal life and love for a college classmate.

DirectorJack O'Brien
WriterTom Stoppard

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Cast · Directed by Jack O'Brien

RLRobert Sean Leonard
Robert Sean Leonard
Young Housman
RERichard Easton
Richard Easton
Older Housman
DHDavid Harbour
David Harbour
Moses John Jackson
MSMichael Stuhlbarg
Michael Stuhlbarg
Alfred William Pollard
BJByron Jennings
Byron Jennings
Benjamin Jowett / Henry Labouchére
PHPaul Hecht
Paul Hecht
Jerome K. / John Ruskin
PMPeter McRobbie
Peter McRobbie
Mark Pattison / W.T. Stead
MNMark Nelson
Mark Nelson
Chamberlain
GP
Guy Paul
John Percival Postgate / Robinson Ellis
MRMartin Rayner
Martin Rayner
Frank Harris / Walter Pater
JW
Jeff Weiss
Charon

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The Invention of Love — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Invention of Love?

The Invention of Love isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Invention of Love on Netflix?

No, The Invention of Love is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Invention of Love on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Invention of Love isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Invention of Love for free?

The Invention of Love isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Invention of Love?

The Invention of Love hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 17, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.