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The Lover

DramaRomance18+ (R)19921h 55m
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#14128 Ranked Movie
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The Lover (1992)

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6.8/10
22.8K Votes
Drama Romance Rated: 18+ (R)19921h 55m

In 1929 French Indochina, a French teenage girl embarks on a reckless and forbidden romance with a wealthy, older Chinese man, each knowing that knowledge of their affair will bring drastic consequences to each other.The Lover featuring Jane March and Tony Leung Ka-fai is streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on Tubi, free on PlutoTV, and 5 others. It's a drama and romance movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.8 (22,836 votes).

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Currently you are able to watch The Lover streaming on Kanopy, Tubi, and PlutoTV. It is also possible to buy The Lover on Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, iTunes, and Apple TV or rent it on Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, iTunes, and Apple TV.

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The Lover is a captivating blend of Drama, Biography, and Romance genres, offering a rich and diverse narrative that keeps the audience engaged.

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Set in the exotic backdrop of 1929 French Indochina, The Lover provides a visually stunning portrayal of the era and location, enhancing the viewing experience.

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The Lover explores a daring and forbidden romance, providing a deep emotional resonance and a complex exploration of the consequences of their affair.

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#14,128 Ranked Movie

#610 Ranked in Mature Movies

#1143 Ranked in Movies on Kanopy

#2256 Ranked in Romance Movies

The Lover has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.8 (22,836 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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The Lover Overview

In 1929 French Indochina, a French teenage girl embarks on a reckless and forbidden romance with a wealthy, older Chinese man, each knowing that knowledge of their affair will bring drastic consequences to each other.

Age rating: 18+ (R)
Runtime: 1h 55m

Extra Information

Related Genres: DramaRomance
Country of origin: FranceVietnamUnited Kingdom
Available to watch on: Free ServicesKanopy
Original Release Date: Jan 22, 1992