Impromptu
Seen it?1991 | 107 min | Drama, Comedy, Music, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Sense and Sensibility or Emma., start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1830s France, pianist/composer Frédéric Chopin is pursued romantically by the determined, individualistic woman who uses the name George Sand.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Female Lead. Also nominated for 1 more Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Lapine
- Judy DavisGeorge Sand
- Hugh GrantFrederic Chopin
- Mandy PatinkinAlfred De Musset
- Bernadette PetersMarie D'Agoult
- Julian SandsFranz Liszt
- Ralph BrownEugene Delacroix
- Georges CorrafaceFelicien Mallefille
- Anton RodgersDuke D'Antan
- Emma ThompsonDuchess D'Antan
- Anna MasseyGeorge Sand's Mother