Where to watch The French Lieutenant's Woman(1981)
In the United States, The French Lieutenant's Woman is available to stream on Prime Video and MGM Plus. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The French Lieutenant's Woman
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Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The French Lieutenant's Woman plot summary
She was lost from the moment she saw him.
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 28, 1981
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, History
- Directed by
- Karel Reisz
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 · 249 votes
The French Lieutenant's Woman trailer
Cast
Meryl StreepSarah / Anna
Jeremy IronsCharles Henry Smithson / Mike
Hilton McRaeSam
Lynsey BaxterErnestina
Emily MorganMary
Penelope WiltonSonia- Jean FauldsCook
Charlotte MitchellMrs. Tranter
Peter VaughanMr. Freeman
Colin JeavonsVicar
FAQ
Where can I watch The French Lieutenant's Woman?
In the United States, The French Lieutenant's Woman is available to stream on Prime Video and MGM Plus. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The French Lieutenant's Woman?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The French Lieutenant's Woman?
The French Lieutenant's Woman runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
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