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Romance

Name: Romance
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1999-04-14
Cast: Caroline Ducey, Sagamore Stévenin, François Berléand, Rocco Siffredi, Reza Habouhossein

1999 | 99 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 45% audience score, 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: Best for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and people who like stories about real, flawed people. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood: Warm and romantic.
The pace: Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off: It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
Our audience score: 45%
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 138K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Catherine Breillat

Caroline DuceyMarie
Sagamore StéveninPaul
François BerléandRobert
Rocco SiffrediPaolo
Reza HabouhosseinMan on stairs
Ashley WanningerAshley
Emma ColbertiCharlotte
Fabien de JomaronClaude
CarlaModel
Pierre MaufrontPhotographer