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The Lover (1992), directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, is a drama film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.8/10 and 28% on Rotten Tomatoes from 752 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1992, it's a 1990s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Jane March, Tony Leung Ka-fai, and Frédérique Meininger. At 115 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Lover online, the best option is OVID for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Apocalypse Now and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Lover isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on OVID.
- The Lover is available to stream on OVID in the US.
- No — The Lover isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on OVID.
- Yes — The Lover is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Tubi, and it's also included with OVID.
- The Lover runs 1h 55m (115 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 28% · Metacritic 59/100.
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