The Married Woman
Seen it?1964 | 95 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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. 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 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1964: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A superficial woman finds conflict choosing between her abusive husband and her vain lover.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Luc Godard
- Macha MérilCharlotte
- Bernard NoëlRobert, the Lover
- Philippe LeroyPierre, the Husband
- Christophe BourseillerNicolas
- Roger LeenhardtSelf
- Margareth ClémentiGirl in Swimming Pool
- Véronique DuvalGirl in Swimming Pool
- Rita MaidenMadame Celine
- Georges LironThe Physician
- Jean-Luc GodardThe Narrator (voice) (uncredited)