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The French Lieutenant's Woman

“She was lost from the moment she saw him.”

★ 6.5 TMDB Rating · 249 votes

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.

Director
Karel Reisz
Release date
Aug 28, 1981
Original language
English
Origin
United States, United Kingdom

Cast of The French Lieutenant's Woman

  • Portrait of Meryl Streep

    Meryl Streep

    Sarah / Anna

  • Portrait of Jeremy Irons

    Jeremy Irons

    Charles Henry Smithson / Mike

  • Portrait of Hilton McRae

    Hilton McRae

    Sam

  • Portrait of Lynsey Baxter

    Lynsey Baxter

    Ernestina

  • Portrait of Emily Morgan

    Emily Morgan

    Mary

  • Portrait of Penelope Wilton

    Penelope Wilton

    Sonia

  • Jean Faulds

    Cook

  • Portrait of Charlotte Mitchell

    Charlotte Mitchell

    Mrs. Tranter

  • Portrait of Peter Vaughan

    Peter Vaughan

    Mr. Freeman

  • Portrait of Colin Jeavons

    Colin Jeavons

    Vicar

  • Portrait of Liz Smith

    Liz Smith

    Mrs. Fairley

  • Portrait of Patience Collier

    Patience Collier

    Mrs. Poulteney

Where to Stream The French Lieutenant's Woman by Country

United States
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United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime Video, Tubi, YouTube FreeRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
India
Rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada
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Australia
Streaming on Prime VideoRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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