The French Lieutenant's Woman

The French Lieutenant's Woman

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

6.4 /10 237 votes
August 28, 1981 2h 4m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Karel Reisz
Writers John Fowles, Harold Pinter
Studio Juniper Films
Rating 6.4/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Sarah / Anna

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

Hilton McRae

Hilton McRae

Sam

Lynsey Baxter

Lynsey Baxter

Ernestina

Emily Morgan

Emily Morgan

Mary

Penelope Wilton

Penelope Wilton

Sonia

Jean Faulds

Cook

Charlotte Mitchell

Charlotte Mitchell

Mrs. Tranter

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Mr. Freeman

Colin Jeavons

Colin Jeavons

Vicar

Liz Smith

Liz Smith

Mrs. Fairley

Patience Collier

Patience Collier

Mrs. Poulteney

Frequently Asked Questions

The French Lieutenant's Woman was released on August 28, 1981.

The runtime of The French Lieutenant's Woman is 2h 4m.

The French Lieutenant's Woman is a Drama, Romance, History movie.

The French Lieutenant's Woman has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

The French Lieutenant's Woman is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The French Lieutenant's Woman was directed by Karel Reisz.

The main cast of The French Lieutenant's Woman includes Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae.

The French Lieutenant's Woman is originally in English.