The Lovers (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1958, The Lovers is a drama and romance film directed by Louis Malle, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A shallow, provincial wife finds her relationship with her preoccupied husband strained by romantic notions of love, leading her further towards Paris and the country wilderness.
Who’s in it. The Lovers stars Jeanne Moreau as Jeanne Tournier, Alain Cuny as Henri Tournier, José Luis de Vilallonga as Raoul Flores and Jean-Marc Bory as Bernard Dubois-Lambert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Lovers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lovers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lovers (1958)?
- In US, The Lovers is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lovers worth watching?
- The Lovers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lovers?
- The Lovers stars Jeanne Moreau, Alain Cuny, José Luis de Vilallonga, Jean-Marc Bory and Judith Magre.
- When was The Lovers released?
- The Lovers was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.