The Woman Next Door
Seen it?1981 | 106 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Fatal Attraction, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two ex-lovers wind up living next door to each other with their respective spouses. Forbidden passions ensue.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Truffaut
- Gérard DepardieuBernard Coudray
- Fanny ArdantMathilde Bauchard
- Henri GarcinPhilippe Bauchard
- Michèle BaumgartnerArlette Coudray
- Roger Van HoolRoland Duguet
- Véronique SilverMadame Odile Jouve
- Philippe Morier-GenoudDoctor
- Nicole VauthierHotel concierge
- Muriel CombeNicole
- Olivier BecquaertThomas Coudray