

Husbands and Lovers
Stefan finds that he can no longer tolerate the arrangement of his cheating wife ... he, the husband, gets her during the week and her lover gets her on the weekends. At the same time the wife finds herself increasingly drawn to the violence of her lover versus the adoration of her husband.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Film Movement Plus | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About Husbands and Lovers
Husbands and Lovers is a 1991 Italian-language drama film directed by Mauro Bolognini. The cast is led by Julian Sands, Joanna Pacula, Tchéky Karyo. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Film Movement Plus.
Husbands and Lovers was produced by Produzioni Atlas Consorziate and Metrofilm and made in Italy. It was released on September 19, 1991, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Mauro Bolognini
- Writers
- Sergio Bazzini
- Release date
- September 19, 1991
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Produzioni Atlas Consorziate, Metrofilm
Husbands and Lovers cast & crew
Husbands and Lovers was directed by Mauro Bolognini and written by Sergio Bazzini.
The cast features Julian Sands as Stefan, Joanna Pacula as Alina, Tchéky Karyo as Paolo, Lara Wendel as Luisa, Marco Di Stefano as Piero, and Jeanne Valérie as Luisa's Mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Giuseppe Lanci, and it was produced by Galliano Juso.
Is Husbands and Lovers worth watching?
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Husbands and Lovers is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Husbands and Lovers

Julian Sands
Stefan

Joanna Pacula
Alina

Tchéky Karyo
Paolo

Lara Wendel
Luisa

Marco Di Stefano
Piero

Jeanne Valérie
Luisa's Mother

Ines Nobili

Sonia Topazio
Husbands and Lovers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Husbands and Lovers in United States?
Husbands and Lovers is streaming on Film Movement Plus in United States.
▸Is Husbands and Lovers on Film Movement Plus?
Yes — Husbands and Lovers is currently available on Film Movement Plus in United States.
▸What language is Husbands and Lovers in?
Husbands and Lovers is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Italian, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Husbands and Lovers?
Husbands and Lovers runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Husbands and Lovers rated?
Husbands and Lovers is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 44 ratings.











