About Love & Other Drugs

Released in 2010, Love & Other Drugs is a romantic drama directed by Edward Zwick. The movie paints a charming picture of the pharmaceutical world and the love life of a Viagra salesman. The plot revolves around Jamie (Jake Gyllenhaal), a charming pharmaceutical rep who falls in love with Maggie (Anne Hathaway), a young woman suffering from early-onset Parkinson's disease.

Making / Production

Love & Other Drugs was adapted from the non-fiction book 'Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman,' written by Jamie Reidy. The film took a fictional turn from the book, focusing on the romantic story between Jamie and Maggie.

Actors

• Jake Gyllenhaal as Jamie – Gyllenhaal plays Jamie with the ease of a Casanova, bringing his charm into the role of a successful pharmaceutical rep.
• Anne Hathaway as Maggie – Hathaway portrays the character of Maggie, who suffers from early onset Parkinson’s, with emotional depth and a fierce independence.
• Oliver Platt as Bruce – Platt, playing Jamie’s boss, provides moments of humor and plays a somewhat lovable villain role.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the second time Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway starred as a couple, after 'Brokeback Mountain'.
• Jake Gyllenhaal's character is based on Jamie Reidy, a former Viagra salesman.
• The movie was initially titled 'Hard Sell.'

Awards

Anne Hathaway received a nomination for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards for her performance in the film.

Quotes

• "Sometimes the things you want the most don't happen and what you least expect happens. I don't know - you meet thousands of people and none of them really touch you. And then you meet one person and your life is changed forever."
• "I'm gonna need you more than you need me."
• "I wish you weren't so good-looking. It'd make it much easier to say good-bye"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Show-Biz Blues" by Fleetwood Mac
• "Way Down in the Hole" by The Blind Boys of Alabama
• "Sleepless" by The Decemberists