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The Bridges of Madison County

1995Movie2 h 15 minPG-13

DramaRomance
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic697.8Rotten Tomatoes90%87%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A love like this happens to some of us sooner or later. For Robert and Francesca, it was later.

Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Drama
  • Bittersweet Love Story
  • Emotional Melodrama
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Character-Driven
  • Rural Setting
  • Poignant
  • Mature Themes

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, Richard LaGravenese
Produced by
Clint Eastwood, Kathleen Kennedy
Music by
Lennie Niehaus

Everyone

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Facts

June 2, 1995 · 2 h 15 min · PG-13

Released
June 2, 1995
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$182 million
Available in
85 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Good Adultery, Bad Adultery, Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie, Wartime Wedding +5

  • Good Adultery, Bad Adultery
  • Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
  • Wartime Wedding
  • Going Commando
  • Author Appeal
  • Flyover Country
  • Expository Hairstyle Change
  • Men Don't Cry

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bridges of Madison County?"

Questions about The Bridges of Madison County

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bridges of Madison County?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Bridges of Madison County from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 37 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Bridges of Madison County worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 69).

Is The Bridges of Madison County okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Bridges of Madison County good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is The Bridges of Madison County plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The Bridges of Madison County a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$182 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $24 million to make and earned $182 million worldwide, 7.6 times its budget.