The French Lieutenant's Woman
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 well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.
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The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) Original Trailer [FHD]
Carl Davis on Composing the Theme for THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT’S WOMAN
Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons on THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN
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Frequently asked questions about The French Lieutenant's Woman
Where can I watch The French Lieutenant's Woman in the United States?
The French Lieutenant's Woman is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The French Lieutenant's Woman for free?
The French Lieutenant's Woman streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman stars Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, and Emily Morgan. Karel Reisz is the director.
How long is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
When did The French Lieutenant's Woman come out?
The French Lieutenant's Woman was released on August 28, 1981.
Which studio made The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman was produced by Juniper Films in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman was made on a budget of $8,000,000.
How much did The French Lieutenant's Woman make at the box office?
The French Lieutenant's Woman grossed $26,890,068 worldwide, against a budget of $8,000,000.
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