A Private Life (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2025, A Private Life is a drama, mystery and crime film directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.
Who’s in it. A Private Life stars Jodie Foster as Lilian Steiner, Daniel Auteuil as Gabriel Haddad, Virginie Efira as Paula Cohen-Solal and Mathieu Amalric as Simon Cohen-Solal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Private Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Private Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Private Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Private Life (2025)?
- In US, A Private Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Private Life worth watching?
- A Private Life holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Private Life?
- A Private Life stars Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira, Mathieu Amalric and Vincent Lacoste.
- When was A Private Life released?
- A Private Life was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.