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Movie Info

Release Date: August 28, 1981
Runtime: 124 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Romance History
Budget: $0
Revenue: $2,689,068
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
83%
Tomatometer
64
64/100
Metacritic
🎬
6.4/10
TMDB
237 votes
6.9/10
IMDb
16,662 votes
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The French Lieutenant's Woman

1981

"Love defies time, tradition, and expectation."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La mujer del teniente francés? 🇫🇷 FR: La maîtresse du lieutenant francais? 🇵🇹 PT: A Mulher do Tenente Francês? 🇮🇹 IT: La donna del tenente francese? 🇷🇴 RO: Iubita locotenentului francez All international titles (7) →

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
1 Nominations
3 Total
Golden Globes
1
BAFTA
1
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1982 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Meryl Streep Winner
1982 Oscars Best Actress Meryl Streep Nominated
1981 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Meryl Streep Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1982 Golden Globes Best Actress - Drama Meryl Streep
1981 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Meryl Streep
Year Festival Category Winner
1982 Oscars Best Actress Meryl Streep

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $0
Revenue: $2,689,068
Profit $2,689,068

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The French Lieutenant's Woman

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  • The film was shot in various locations across England, including Lyme Regis, which serves as a significant backdrop for the story, reflecting the historical atmosphere of the Victorian era.

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  • During the filming, Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons had a unique rehearsal process where they would act out scenes in full costume to better immerse themselves in their characters.

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  • The character of Anna, played by Meryl Streep, mirrors the struggles of her on-screen character as she navigates her own complex relationship during the filming.

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  • A notable continuity error occurs when Anna's hairstyle changes between shots during a pivotal scene, which can distract attentive viewers.

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  • The film features a distinctive use of classical music, including compositions by composers like Beethoven, which enhances the emotional depth of the narrative.

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  • The narrative structure of The French Lieutenant's Woman, which includes a story-within-a-story format, has drawn comparisons to other films that explore the blurred lines between fiction and reality.

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  • In one scene, there is a brief shot of a modern car in the background, which serves as an inadvertent anachronism that can be spotted by attentive viewers.

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