The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)

She was lost from the moment she saw him.

124 min★ 6.9 · 17,014 votes

• Drama
• Romance

In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.

Release date

March 11, 1982

Country of origin

United States, United Kingdom

Music

Carl Davis

Budget

$8,000,000

Box office

$26,890,068