The French Lieutenant's Woman
1981, English. Directed by Karel Reisz.
She was lost from the moment she saw him.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 252 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The French Lieutenant's Woman
The French Lieutenant's Woman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Harold Pinter
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $27M
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What The French Lieutenant's Woman is based on
The French Lieutenant's Woman is based on The French Lieutenant's Woman, a 1969 novel by John Fowles, published by Jonathan Cape.
Novel · 1969
The French Lieutenant's Woman
By John Fowles
Published by Jonathan Cape
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The French Lieutenant's Woman: quick answers
Is The French Lieutenant's Woman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 252 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does The French Lieutenant's Woman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The French Lieutenant's Woman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The French Lieutenant's Woman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The French Lieutenant's Woman is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The French Lieutenant's Woman on?
The French Lieutenant's Woman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The French Lieutenant's Woman?
If you liked The French Lieutenant's Woman, try Original Sin, Queen Christina, Bent.
Who directed The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) was directed by Karel Reisz and stars Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae.
What is The French Lieutenant's Woman based on?
The French Lieutenant's Woman is based on The French Lieutenant's Woman, a 1969 novel by John Fowles, published by Jonathan Cape.