Love & Other Drugs

About Love & Other Drugs

"Love & Other Drugs" is a romantic comedy-drama film released in 2010, directed by Edward Zwick. It's centered on a medicine peddler, Jamie Randall (Jake Gyllenhaal), who falls in love with Maggie Murdoch (Anne Hathaway), a young woman with Parkinson's. As their relationship grows, they both attempt to handle her illness in their own ways while navigating their feelings for each other. The movie explores themes such as love, vulnerability, and acceptance.

Making / Production

The film was produced by New Regency and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The screenplay was written by Charles Randolph, Edward Zwick, and Marshall Herskovitz, and was based on the non-fiction book "Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman" by Jamie Reidy.

Actors

• Jake Gyllenhaal played Jamie Randall, a charismatic pharmaceutical salesman. His role allowed him to balance comedic timing, suave charm, and emotional depth.
• Anne Hathaway as Maggie Murdoch, a young woman dealing with Parkinson’s disease. Her performance is both endearing and heartbreaking, bringing realism to the character.
• Oliver Platt portrayed Bruce Winston, Jamie's humorous and supportive superior.
• Hank Azaria took on the role of Dr. Stan Knight, effectively portraying a doctor being swayed by pharmaceutical sales tactics.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Love & Other Drugs" marks the second time Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal have played a couple, the first being in "Brokeback Mountain".
• Jamie Reidy, the author of the book the movie was based on, was a drug rep for Pfizer in the 90s.
• The film's original title was "Pharma", a nod to its pharmaceutical industry setting.

Quotes

• "The truth is - I'm better with you." - Jamie Randall
• "I can't keep up with you." - Maggie Murdoch
• "We're not exactly a perfect match." - Maggie Murdoch

Music, Soundtrack

• "Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key" by Billy Bragg & Wilco
• "Show Bizness" by Souls of Mischief
• "Sleepless" by The Decemberists