Why Do They Call It Love When They Mean Sex?

Why Do They Call It Love When They Mean Sex? is a 1993 Spanish comedy film directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira. It stars Verónica Forqué and Jorge Sanz.

Production

The film is an Audiovisuales Neblí and Cristal Producciones Cinematográficas production.

Release

The film was released theatrically on 12 February 1993. It proved to be a box-office hit. As of 31 August 1993, it had grossed 313 million ₧.

Critical reception

Writing for the Sun Sentinel, Candice Russell gave the film two stars, complaining that she did not find the film funny. She summarized: "Subterfuge and shame play big roles in the story about a money grab that turns into something more."