The French Lieutenant's Woman

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

19812h 4m6.5(248 votes)

DramaRomanceHistory

Synopsis

In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as…

The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) is a drama, romance, and history film directed by Karel Reisz. It stars Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, and Hilton McRae. The film runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 248 votes.

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Director

Karel Reisz

Cast

Meryl Streep

Sarah / Anna

Jeremy Irons

Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

Hilton McRae

Sam

Lynsey Baxter

Ernestina

Emily Morgan

Mary

Penelope Wilton

Sonia

Jean Faulds

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Who stars in The French Lieutenant's Woman?

The French Lieutenant's Woman stars Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, and Lynsey Baxter, and was directed by Karel Reisz.

How long is The French Lieutenant's Woman?

The French Lieutenant's Woman has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes.

When did The French Lieutenant's Woman come out?

The French Lieutenant's Woman was released in 1981.

What genre is The French Lieutenant's Woman?

The French Lieutenant's Woman is a drama, romance, and history film.

Is The French Lieutenant's Woman worth watching?

The French Lieutenant's Woman holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.