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The Lovers on the Bridge

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1991 | 126 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 The Silence of the Lambs or The Shawshank Redemption, 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 2 hr 6 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Set against Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, while it was closed for repairs, this film is a love story between two young vagrants: Alex, a would be circus performer addicted to alcohol and sedatives and Michele, a painter driven to a life on the streets because of a failed relationship and an affliction which is slowly turning her blind.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 55K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Leos Carax

  • Juliette BinocheMichèle Stalens
  • Denis LavantAlex
  • Klaus-Michael GrüberHans
  • Édith ScobCouple in car
  • Georges AperghisCouple in car
  • Daniel BuainAlex's friend
  • Marion StalensMarion
  • Chrichan LarssonJulien
  • Paulette BerthonnierSailor / Barge operator
  • Roger BerthonnierSailor / Barge operator