Love Is Strange is a 2014 drama film directed by Ira Sachs. The film follows the story of Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina), a couple who have been together for 39 years and who finally decide to get married when same-sex marriage becomes legal in New York City. However, when George loses his job as a music teacher at a Catholic school as a result of their marriage, the couple is forced to sell their apartment and find new living arrangements.
Ben, a painter, is able to move in with his nephew and his family, but George has to stay with friends while he tries to find a new job and a new home. As they struggle to adjust to their new living situations and deal with the financial strain, their relationship is put to the test, and they begin to realize how much they rely on each other.
The film explores themes of love, family, and acceptance, as well as the struggles faced by older LGBTQ+ couples. With its strong performances by Lithgow and Molina, as well as a talented supporting cast that includes Marisa Tomei and Charlie Tahan, Love Is Strange is a moving and poignant portrayal of the challenges faced by those who dare to love outside the conventional norms of society.