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The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981): movie guide
The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981) is a Drama, Romance, History running about 124 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 252 votes. Notable cast includes Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1981-08-28
- Runtime: 124 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1981-08-28
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What is The French Lieutenant's Woman about?
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.
Cast highlights
The French Lieutenant's Woman features Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1981-08-28. Runtime: 124 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (252 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- The French Lieutenant's Woman is listed as Drama, Romance, History on TMDB.
- How long is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- The French Lieutenant's Woman runs about 124 minutes.
- Who stars in The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- Cast highlights include Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Hilton McRae, Lynsey Baxter, Emily Morgan, Penelope Wilton.
- Does Cinema Box stream The French Lieutenant's Woman?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
