A French Woman (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1995, A French Woman is a drama and romance film directed by Régis Wargnier, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Wed just as war breaks out, Jeanne hardly gets to know her military husband, Louis, before the debacle of 1940. While waiting for his return from a POW camp, Jeanne journeys through countless affairs with Louis' comrades- in-arms. Hoping to forget these wartime betrayls, Louis takes his wife and the infant twins he didn't father to Berlin, where she falls for Matthais, a sensitive German industrialist. When the Indochinese war sends Louis to Vietnam, Matthais follows Jeanne back to France. A subsequent move to Damascus where Louis is posted as military attache, fails to break their bond.
Who’s in it. A French Woman stars Emmanuelle Béart as Jeanne, Daniel Auteuil as Louis, Samuel Le Bihan as Henri and Jean-Claude Brialy as Arnoult, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A French Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A French Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of A French Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A French Woman (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A French Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A French Woman worth watching?
- A French Woman holds an audience score of 5.6 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 A French Woman?
- A French Woman stars Emmanuelle Béart, Daniel Auteuil, Samuel Le Bihan, Jean-Claude Brialy and Geneviève Casile.
- When was A French Woman released?
- A French Woman was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.