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The Lovers

6.619581h 31mMovieRomanceDrama

A shallow, provincial wife finds her relationship with her preoccupied husband strained by romantic notions, leading her further towards Paris and the country wilderness.

DirectorLouis Malle
WriterLouise de Vilmorin

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Cast · Directed by Louis Malle

JMJeanne Moreau
Jeanne Moreau
Jeanne Tournier
ACAlain Cuny
Alain Cuny
Henri Tournier
JVJosé Luis de Vilallonga
José Luis de Vilallonga
Raoul Flores
JBJean-Marc Bory
Jean-Marc Bory
Bernard Dubois-Lambert
JMJudith Magre
Judith Magre
Maggy Thiebaut-Leroy
GMGaston Modot
Gaston Modot
Coudray
MGMichèle Girardon
Michèle Girardon
Secretary
CMClaude Mansard
Claude Mansard
Marcelot
GL
Georgette Lobre
Marthe
LHLucienne Hamon
Lucienne Hamon
Chantal
PFPierre Frag
Pierre Frag
GGGib Grossac
Gib Grossac

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The Lovers — streaming FAQ

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The Lovers is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Lovers on Netflix?

No, The Lovers is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

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