Movie

Romance

“Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever.”

★ 5.5(305)19991h 39m

Romance is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Catherine Breillat
Release date: 1999-04-14
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: French
Box office: $3,885,642
Budget: $2,700,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: CB Films

Romance — trailer

About Romance

Romance is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Catherine Breillat, starring Caroline Ducey, Sagamore Stévenin and François Berléand. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 305 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Romance in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.

Cast

Caroline Ducey

Marie

Sagamore Stévenin

Paul

François Berléand

Robert

Rocco Siffredi

Paolo

Reza Habouhossein

Man on stairs

Ashley Wanninger

Ashley

Emma Colberti

Charlotte

Fabien de Jomaron

Claude

Carla

Model

Pierre Maufront

Photographer

Antoine Amador

Hairdresser

Roman Rouzier

Sonographer

Themes & keywords

bondagesexual frustrationsadismpregnancyunfaithfulnessboyfriend girlfriend relationshipwoman directorfemale sexualityerotic fantasyintimacysexual encounterdysfunctional relationshipsexual perversion