Lover

1992Movie1 h 39 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score
57
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Jacques Doillon
Produced by
Alain Sarde

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Facts

February 12, 1992 · 1 h 39 min · Sexual Content

Released
February 12, 1992
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
25 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lover?"

Questions about Lover

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lover?

It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lover worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.4 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Is Lover good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lover plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Lover in English?

French

No, it was made in French.