Bitter Moon
1992, English. Directed by Roman Polanski.
A kinky voyage with a full head of steam.
A passenger on a cruise ship develops an irresistible infatuation with an eccentric paraplegic's wife.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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Bitter Moon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 September 1992.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1992
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $1.9M
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What Bitter Moon is based on
Bitter Moon is based on Evil Angels (1981) by Pascal Bruckner.
1981
Evil Angels
By Pascal Bruckner
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Bitter Moon: quick answers
Is Bitter Moon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 904 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bitter Moon?
Bitter Moon runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does Bitter Moon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bitter Moon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bitter Moon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bitter Moon is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bitter Moon on?
Bitter Moon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 September 1992. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bitter Moon?
If you liked Bitter Moon, try Asylum, Unfaithful, In Secret.
Who directed Bitter Moon?
Bitter Moon (1992) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Peter Coyote, Emmanuelle Seigner, Hugh Grant.
What is Bitter Moon based on?
Bitter Moon is based on Evil Angels (1981) by Pascal Bruckner.