Impromptu (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Impromptu is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by James Lapine, running about 107 minutes. “He's about to fall in love with the most scandalous woman of his time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1830s France, pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin is pursued romantically by the determined, individualistic woman who uses the name George Sand.
Who’s in it. Impromptu stars Judy Davis as George Sand, Hugh Grant as Frederic Chopin, Mandy Patinkin as Alfred De Musset and Bernadette Peters as Marie D'Agoult, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Impromptu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Impromptu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Impromptu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Impromptu (1991)?
- In US, Impromptu is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Impromptu worth watching?
- Impromptu holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Impromptu?
- Impromptu stars Judy Davis, Hugh Grant, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters and Julian Sands.
- When was Impromptu released?
- Impromptu was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.