The Woman Next Door
“A destructive passion between desire and madness.”
Two ex-lovers wind up living next door to each other with their respective spouses. Forbidden passions ensue.
Where to watch The Woman Next Door in United States
Criterion ChannelClick a service to open The Woman Next Door there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Woman Next Door streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The Woman Next Door
The Woman Next Door is a 1981 French-language drama and romance film directed by François Truffaut. The cast is led by Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Henri Garcin. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Woman Next Door was produced by Les Films du Carrosse and TF1 Films Production and made in France. It was released on September 30, 1981, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Writers
- Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Aurel, François Truffaut
- Release date
- September 30, 1981
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films du Carrosse, TF1 Films Production
The Woman Next Door cast & crew
The Woman Next Door was directed by François Truffaut and written by Suzanne Schiffman, Jean Aurel, and François Truffaut.
The cast features Gérard Depardieu as Bernard Coudray, Fanny Ardant as Mathilde Bauchard, Henri Garcin as Philippe Bauchard, Michèle Baumgartner as Arlette Coudray, Roger Van Hool as Roland Duguet, and Véronique Silver as Madame Odile Jouve.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Georges Delerue, cinematography is by William Lubtchansky, and it was produced by François Truffaut.
Is The Woman Next Door worth watching?
The Woman Next Door holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 337 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Woman Next Door is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Woman Next Door
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Cast of The Woman Next Door
Gérard Depardieu
Bernard Coudray
Fanny Ardant
Mathilde Bauchard
Henri Garcin
Philippe Bauchard
Michèle Baumgartner
Arlette Coudray
Roger Van Hool
Roland Duguet
Véronique Silver
Madame Odile Jouve
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Doctor
Nicole Vauthier
Hotel concierge
Muriel Combe
Nicole
Olivier Becquaert
Thomas Coudray
Serge Papagalli
Journalist
Catherine Crassac
Woman in the Hotel's Staircase (uncredited)
The Woman Next Door — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Woman Next Door in United States?
The Woman Next Door is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Woman Next Door on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Woman Next Door is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Woman Next Door in?
The Woman Next Door is originally in French, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Woman Next Door?
The Woman Next Door runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is The Woman Next Door rated?
The Woman Next Door is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 337 ratings.
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