

The French Lieutenant's Woman
Director: 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.
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The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) is a drama, romance, history film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 243 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 2h 4min. You can stream it on: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Philo.
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Where can I watch The French Lieutenant's Woman online?
The French Lieutenant's Woman is available on the following streaming services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Philo. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman runs 124 minutes (2h 4min).
What rating does The French Lieutenant's Woman have?
The French Lieutenant's Woman has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 243 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The French Lieutenant's Woman from?
The French Lieutenant's Woman was released in 1981.
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