Love Among the Ruins (film)

Love Among the Ruins is a 1975 British-American made-for-television romantic comedy-drama film directed by George Cukor, starring Katharine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier. It premiered on ABC on March 6, 1975.

The film tells the story of Jessica Medlicott (Hepburn), a wealthy and famous retired actress who is being sued for breach of promise by a much younger man, Alfred Pratt (Leigh Lawson). Sir Arthur Granville Jones (Olivier), a somewhat down-on-his-luck barrister, defends her.

The narrative unfolds through courtroom scenes intercut with flashbacks to Medlicott's life and her relationship with Pratt. As the trial progresses, a romantic connection develops between Medlicott and Jones, complicated by the nature of the case and their differing social standings. The film ultimately explores themes of love, age, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Love Among the Ruins was well-received upon its release, particularly for the performances of Hepburn and Olivier. It garnered multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Special - Comedy or Drama and acting awards for both Hepburn and Olivier. The film is notable for being one of Cukor's later works and a rare collaboration between two iconic actors.