The Love Hypothesis
2026 · Romance · Comedy
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Film / 1989
The Rachel Papers
Directed by
Damian Harris
Poised to attend Oxford University, 19-year-old Charles Highway decides it's high time to have a romantic encounter with an older woman. With the help of a computer program and several eccentric relatives, Highway sets his sights on seducing Rachel Noyce, a stunning American in her 20s. However, Highway has his work cut out for him. Noyce has a boyfriend, DeForest, and is not exactly receptive to Highway's advances — at first, anyway.
The story
Poised to attend Oxford University, 19-year-old Charles Highway decides it's high time to have a romantic encounter with an older woman. With the help of a computer program and several eccentric relatives, Highway sets his sights on seducing Rachel Noyce, a stunning American in her 20s. However, Highway has his work cut out for him. Noyce has a boyfriend, DeForest, and is not exactly receptive to Highway's advances — at first, anyway.
Cast
Dexter FletcherCharles Highway
Ione SkyeRachel Noyce
Jonathan PryceNorman
James SpaderDeforest
Bill PatersonGordon Highway
Michael GambonDoctor Knowd
Lesley SharpJenny
Jared HarrisGeoff
Aubrey MorrisSir Herbert
Claire SkinnerGloria
Nicola KimberVanessa Reynolds
Shirley Anne FieldMrs. Seth Smith
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Pat KeenMrs. Tauber
Amanda de CadenetCathy
Gina McKeeEvonne
Daniel JohnChris
Shirley KingTauber Academy Assistant
Siri NealSuki
Di LangfordCharlotte Highway
Hepburn GrahamAndy
Amanda DickinsonPeppermint Park Waitress
Joe WreddonValentine
Amy FleetwoodRachel's Friend
Jimmy BuchananMr. Greenchurch
Eric StoltzCafe Patron (uncredited)
Troy Titus-AdamsWoman (uncredited)
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