Lovesick

A married psychiatrist based in New York finds himself deeply in love with one of his patients. As he struggles to manage his feelings and maintain his professional ethics, the ghost of Sigmund Freud appears to provide guidance and advice on how to handle the situation.

This 1983 romantic fantasy comedy was directed and written by Marshall Brickman, marking the first film in a chronological sequence of his directorial work that includes The Manhattan Project. The movie features Dudley Moore in the lead role as Saul Benjamin, starring alongside Elizabeth McGovern as Chloe. The supporting cast includes John Huston, Alan King, Gene Saks, and Wallace Shawn.

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and The Ladd Company, the film had a budget of 10 million USD and earned exactly that amount at the worldwide box office, meaning it broke even. Audience reception was mixed, with a rating of 5.2 on IMDb based on 1,000 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.9 on TMDB from 15 votes.