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Where to watch The Woman Next Door (1981) tonight

The Woman Next Door (1981) runs 1 h 46 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 352 TMDB members. Two ex-lovers wind up living next door to each other with their respective spouses. Forbidden passions ensue.

Runtime
1 h 46 min — ends 9:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
September 30, 1981
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 352 votes
Director
François Truffaut
Starring
Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Henri Garcin, Michèle Baumgartner
Language
French
Original title
La Femme d'à côté
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Criterion Channel (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Woman Next Door?
The Woman Next Door is 1 h 46 min long (106 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Woman Next Door rated?
The Woman Next Door is rated R in the US.
Is The Woman Next Door a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Woman Next Door?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Criterion Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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