The Lover (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, The Lover is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, running about 115 minutes. “She gave her innocence, her passion, her body. The one thing she couldn't give was her love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A poor French teenage girl engages in an illicit affair with a wealthy Chinese heir in 1920s Saigon. For the first time in her young life she has control, and she wields it deftly over her besotted lover throughout a series of clandestine meetings and torrid encounters.
Who’s in it. The Lover stars Jane March as The Young Girl, Tony Leung Ka-fai as The Chinaman, Frédérique Meininger as The Mother and Arnaud Giovaninetti as The Elder Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lover has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lover (1992)?
- In US, The Lover is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lover worth watching?
- The Lover holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lover?
- The Lover stars Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Frédérique Meininger, Arnaud Giovaninetti and Melvil Poupaud.
- When was The Lover released?
- The Lover was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.