The French Lieutenant's Woman 1981
“She was lost from the moment she saw him.”
What is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 124 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 28, 1981
- Studios
- Juniper Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, History
- Updated
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Overview
The French Lieutenant's Woman is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, History. Produced and broadcast by Juniper Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A period drama blurs on‑screen romance with off‑screen temptation.”
- Compelling performances by Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons
- Director Karel Reisz’s nuanced storytelling
- Layered narrative blurs fiction and reality
- Pacing can feel deliberate for some viewers
- Meta structure may be confusing initially
Watch it if you enjoy elegant period pieces that explore the line between performance and reality.
The film’s mature romantic themes and nuanced drama make it best suited for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The film was directed by Karel Reisz.
What is the central premise of the story?
It follows actors playing a period romance who begin an off‑camera affair while staying in their serious relationships.
Which actors headline the cast?
Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons lead the film.
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on September 18, 1981.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as drama, romance, and history.
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