Prelude to a Kiss is a 1992 English-language Comedy Fantasy film written by Craig Lucas and directed by Norman René and Norman Ren and produced by Norman Ren, Craig Lucas, Michael Gruskoff and Michael I. Levy. A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship.. Prelude to a kiss features Alec Baldwin in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Meg Ryan, Kathy Bates, Ned Beatty, Patty Duke, Sydney Walker and Richard Riehle. The music was composed by Howard Shore. Cinematography was done by Stefan Czapsky and editing by Stephen A. Rotter. The motion picture has a running time of 105 minutes. It was released on 10th July 1992. The motion picture made a box office gross of $22 million. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by 20th Century Fox.