A Woman's Life
2016, French. Directed by Stéphane Brizé.
Normandy, 1819. Jeanne is a young woman full of childish dreams and innocence when she returns home after finishing her schooling in a convent. She marries a local Viscount, Julien de Lamare, who soon reveals himself to be a miserly and unfaithful man. Little by little Jeanne’s illusions are stripped away.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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A Woman's Life is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stéphane BrizéDirector
- Judith ChemlaJeanne Le Perthuis des Vauds
- Jean-Pierre DarroussinLe baron Simon-Jacques Le Perthuis des Vauds
- Swann ArlaudJulien de Lamare
- Yolande MoreauLa baronne Adélaïde Le Perthuis des Vauds
- Nina MeurisseRosalie
- Clotilde HesmeGilberte de Fourville
- Alain BeigelGeorges de Fourville
- Olivier PerrierL'abbé Picot
- Finnegan OldfieldPaul de Lamare
- François-Xavier LedouxL'abbé Tolbiac
- Lucette BeudinLa servante Ludivine
- Henri HucheloupPaul (5 ans)
Details
- Released
- 23 November 2016
- Original title
- Une vie
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Florence Vignon, Stéphane Brizé
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What A Woman's Life is based on
A Woman's Life is based on Une Vie, an 1884 novel by Guy de Maupassant, published by Paul Ollendorff.
Novel · 1884
Une Vie
By Guy de Maupassant
Published by Paul Ollendorff
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A Woman's Life: quick answers
Is A Woman's Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Woman's Life?
A Woman's Life runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does A Woman's Life have a post-credits scene?
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A Woman's Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Woman's Life on?
A Woman's Life is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Woman's Life?
If you liked A Woman's Life, try The Last Woman, Another Day, Flo.
Who directed A Woman's Life?
A Woman's Life (2016) was directed by Stéphane Brizé and stars Judith Chemla, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Swann Arlaud.
What is A Woman's Life based on?
A Woman's Life is based on Une Vie, an 1884 novel by Guy de Maupassant, published by Paul Ollendorff.