The Right to Love
1972, French. Directed by Eric Le Hung.
The passions of lovers whose every chance might be their last!
The tragedy of Helene and her husband Pierre, whose life is shattered when Pierre is kept as a political prisoner, while Helene is denied the right to visit him. A growing fear of losing her husband to tuberculosis takes over Helene, who does all she can to meet him, even for one last time.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 15 August 1972
- Original title
- Le Droit d'aimer
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Eric Le Hung, Jean-Claude Carrière
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What The Right to Love is based on
The Right to Love is adapted from a novel.
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The Right to Love runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Right to Love is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Right to Love on?
The Right to Love isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 1972. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Right to Love?
If you liked The Right to Love, try Down by Love, My Policeman, Maria's Lovers.
Who directed The Right to Love?
The Right to Love (1972) was directed by Eric Le Hung and stars Omar Sharif, Florinda Bolkan, Betty Beckers.
What is The Right to Love based on?
The Right to Love is adapted from a novel.