The Woman Next Door
1981, French. Directed by François Truffaut.
A destructive passion between desire and madness.
Two ex-lovers wind up living next door to each other with their respective spouses. Forbidden passions ensue.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Woman Next Door
The Woman Next Door is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- François TruffautDirector
- Gérard DepardieuBernard Coudray
- Fanny ArdantMathilde Bauchard
- Henri GarcinPhilippe Bauchard
- Michèle BaumgartnerArlette Coudray
- Roger Van HoolRoland Duguet
- Véronique SilverMadame Odile Jouve
- Philippe Morier-GenoudDoctor
- Nicole VauthierHotel concierge
- Muriel CombeNicole
- Olivier BecquaertThomas Coudray
- Serge PapagalliJournalist
- Catherine CrassacWoman in the Hotel's Staircase (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1981
- Original title
- La Femme d'à côté
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Aurel, François Truffaut
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The Woman Next Door: quick answers
Is The Woman Next Door worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 353 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Woman Next Door?
The Woman Next Door runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Woman Next Door have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Woman Next Door. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Woman Next Door parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Woman Next Door is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Woman Next Door on?
The Woman Next Door is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Woman Next Door?
If you liked The Woman Next Door, try The Secret, The Married Woman, Happiness.
Who directed The Woman Next Door?
The Woman Next Door (1981) was directed by François Truffaut and stars Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Henri Garcin.