Where to start
Love Story
3 versions · originally a film, 1970
Love Story explores the profound, barrier-breaking connection between two opposites whose intense romance faces the ultimate test of tragedy.
✦ Most fans start here
Love Story (1970)
The original movie
✦ Start hereLove Story
Arthur Hiller · Film · 1970
Love Story (1970) delivers the definitive cinematic chemistry between Oliver and Jennifer, anchoring the core emotional experience through Hiller's direction for viewers seeking the iconic original visual portrayal.
1970 book
Love Story
Erich Segal · Book · 1970
Love Story (1970) by Erich Segal provides the foundational literary text, offering readers a deeper internal look at the stark class differences and sharp-tongued dialogue defining the couple's initial friction.
2026 series
Love Story
Connor Hines · Series · 2026
Love Story (2026) reimagines the narrative as an anthology series, ideal for audiences interested in a modern, episodic exploration of sweeping true love stories rooted in the original's thematic legacy.
Common questions
Should I read the book or watch the movie Love Story first?
Both the book and the movie Love Story were released in 1970. You can choose either format to experience the original story, as they share the same source material and release year.
Is the Love Story TV series a remake of the 1970 movie?
The 2026 Love Story TV series is a new adaptation of the original source material. It serves as a modern television interpretation of the story previously told in the 1970 movie and book.
What is the release order of the Love Story adaptations?
The Love Story book and the Love Story movie were both released in 1970. The most recent adaptation is the Love Story TV series, which is scheduled for release in 2026.
How many versions of Love Story are available to consume?
There are three primary versions of Love Story referenced here. These include the 1970 book, the 1970 movie, and the upcoming 2026 TV series adaptation.