Lover (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1992, Lover is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Marie lives with Antoine, but while he is away she meets Paul, a filmmaker visiting from Canada. Paul is instantly smitten and wants her to marry him. She puts him off by saying that she and Antoine have decided to have a baby. When Antoine returns, he becomes vividly jealous of his girlfriend's chaste encounter, which provokes her into having an affair with Paul.
Who’s in it. Lover stars Charlotte Gainsbourg as Marie, Yvan Attal as Paul, Thomas Langmann as Antoine and Stéphanie Tchou-Cotta as Juliette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Lover 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 Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lover (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lover worth watching?
- Lover holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Lover?
- Lover stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Yvan Attal, Thomas Langmann, Stéphanie Tchou-Cotta and Thierry Maricot.
- When was Lover released?
- Lover was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.