Love Hurts: Release date, plot, cast, and more about the first film with Ke Huy Quan in a lead role

The idea of a seemingly average person turning into an unexpected action hero is not new. It first became popular with the 1988 movie Die Hard, but we’ve recently seen it again in films like Nobody and some of Liam Neeson's thrillers. It’s a formula that keeps coming back, and there’s a promising new addition to this trend coming in 2025: the action-comedy Love Hurts.

The Love Hurts trailer not only showcases Ke Huy Quan (who recently won an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once) in his first leading role but also features an exciting Goonies reunion with Sean Astin.

This article covers everything you need to know about Love Hurts from its release date to the plot and cast.

Release details

February 7, 2025 (Image Source - Universal Pictures)

Mark your calendars as Love Hurts will hit US theaters on February 7, 2025. As of now, no UK release date has been confirmed, but international audiences can expect updates closer to the premiere.

Imagine someone who seems ordinary but ends up in crazy, life-threatening situations, this is the core idea of Love Hurts. While this concept has been around for a long time, we’re seeing a fresh take on it with Ke Huy Quan's new movie.

Plot

The film combines exciting action with a humorous and heartwarming story, featuring a reunion between The Goonies stars Ke Huy Quan and Sean Astin (Image Source - Universal Pictures)

Ke Huy Quan's acting career has come full circle. Many of us remember him as a child star in movies like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies. After a break from acting, he returned in a big way, winning an Oscar for his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

Now, he’s stepping into the spotlight as the lead in Love Hurts, proving he’s more than capable of carrying an action movie. The plot of Love Hurts centers on Marvin, a seemingly normal realtor who receives a mysterious envelope from his past, specifically from Rose. Marvin had left her for dead years ago, but now she’s back and seeking revenge.

The movie will take viewers through a wild ride involving hitmen, double-crosses, and action-packed fight scenes.

Cast details

The cast includes Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Sean Astin, and Daniel Wu (Image Source - Universal Pictures)

Love Hurts marks the directorial debut of Jonathan Eusebio, who has a rich background as a fight coordinator. He has worked on massive films like John Wick and Deadpool 2, so you can expect the action scenes in Love Hurts to be top-notch.

Here are the cast members:

Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a suburban realtor who gets pulled back into a dangerous world.
Ariana DeBose plays Rose, his vengeful former partner-in-crime.
DeBose is another Oscar winner, best known for her role in West Side Story. The cast also includes
Daniel Wu
Sean Astin
Mustafa Shakir,

Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch is also set to star, making for a unique and diverse ensemble.

Trailer

If you love absurd but exciting fight scenes, Love Hurts has you covered. The trailer shows off stunt-heavy action sequences, grounded in reality but with a sense of fun. Think John Wick, but with a little more humor mixed in.

The trailer makes it clear that Ke Huy Quan hasn’t lost his martial arts edge. He uses clever fight choreography to take down multiple enemies, showing off the same kind of skills we saw in Everything Everywhere All at Once.

With its star-studded cast, exciting action sequences, and a familiar but fun formula, Love Hurts has all the ingredients to be a breakout hit in 2025. Plus, Ke Huy Quan’s growing popularity ensures that people will flock to see this movie.