The French Lieutenant's Woman
Directed by
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.
Meet the cast
Cast
Meryl Streep
Sarah / Anna
Jeremy Irons
Charles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRae
Sam
Lynsey Baxter
Ernestina
Emily Morgan
Mary
Penelope Wilton
Sonia
Jean Faulds
Cook
Charlotte Mitchell
Mrs. Tranter
Peter Vaughan
Mr. Freeman
Colin Jeavons
Vicar
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
Movie Mates Reviews ⭐
Ratings and reviews from the Movie Mates community.
Movie Mates Rating
Be the first Movie Mate to rate it.
Write a Review
Sign in to post a review. You can still read what other Movie Mates think below.
What Movie Mates Think
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this movie.
Where to Watch
Streaming availability
Find It Free Online
Search public video platforms
Movies Mates can open a targeted search for The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981). Look for a legitimate full-length upload from an official or licensed channel.
Expected movie runtime: 2h 4m. This can help you avoid trailers, clips, reviews, and shortened uploads.
Movies Mates does not host these videos and does not verify that every search result is authorized or available in your region. Check the uploader and platform details before watching.
Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability can change and may vary by location, subscription, or account.