The Lovers on the Bridge
“Romance... In a most unlikely place.”
Set against Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, while it was closed for repairs, this film is a love story between two young vagrants: Alex, a would be circus performer addicted to alcohol and sedatives and Michele, a painter driven to a life on the streets because of a failed relationship and an affliction which is slowly turning her blind.
Where to watch The Lovers on the Bridge in United States
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Where is The Lovers on the Bridge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | LaCinetek, Sooner, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Oldflix, Telecine Amazon Channel | — |
About The Lovers on the Bridge
The Lovers on the Bridge is a 1991 French-language drama and romance film directed by Leos Carax. The cast is led by Juliette Binoche, Denis Lavant, Klaus-Michael Grüber. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Lovers on the Bridge was produced by Les Films Christian Fechner and Films A2 and made in France. It was released on October 16, 1991, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Leos Carax
- Writers
- Leos Carax
- Release date
- October 16, 1991
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Budget
- $28 million
- Production
- Les Films Christian Fechner, Films A2
The Lovers on the Bridge cast & crew
The Lovers on the Bridge was directed by Leos Carax and written by Leos Carax.
The cast features Juliette Binoche as Michèle Stalens, Denis Lavant as Alex, Klaus-Michael Grüber as Hans, Édith Scob as Couple in car, Georges Aperghis as Couple in car, and Daniel Buain as Alex's friend.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jean-Yves Escoffier and it was produced by Christian Fechner and Albert Prévost.
Is The Lovers on the Bridge worth watching?
The Lovers on the Bridge holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 383 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Lovers on the Bridge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Lovers on the Bridge
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Cast of The Lovers on the Bridge
Juliette Binoche
Michèle Stalens
Denis Lavant
Alex
Klaus-Michael Grüber
Hans
Édith Scob
Couple in car
Georges Aperghis
Couple in car
Daniel Buain
Alex's friend
Marion Stalens
Marion
Chrichan Larsson
Julien
Paulette Berthonnier
Sailor / Barge operator
Roger Berthonnier
Sailor / Barge operator
Michel Vandestien
Fireman
Georges Castorp
Un endormi
The Lovers on the Bridge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lovers on the Bridge in United States?
The Lovers on the Bridge is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Lovers on the Bridge in?
The Lovers on the Bridge is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lovers on the Bridge?
The Lovers on the Bridge runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is The Lovers on the Bridge rated?
The Lovers on the Bridge is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 383 ratings.
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