Love in the Time of Cholera poster

Movie

Love in the Time of Cholera

2007R2h 19m6.7 / 10

How long would you wait for love?

In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on the widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader.

See where to watch

Streaming, rental and purchase options

Where to watch in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Availability and prices can change. Confirm the details on the streaming service before you subscribe, rent or buy.

Synopsis

In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on the widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader.