Movie

The Art of Breaking Up

★ 5.2(24)20051h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Michel Deville
Release date: 2005-04-27
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Eléfilm

About The Art of Breaking Up

The Art of Breaking Up is a 2005 movie in the Romance and Comedy genres, directed by Michel Deville, starring Emmanuelle Béart, Charles Berling and Dominique Blanc. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Art of Breaking Up in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Lucette and Edouard: Two lovers passionate about sex, money and life. He is a spoiled but penniless child who wants it all while she is a celebrated figure of la vie parisienne who knows what she wants and what she is worth. Edouard is marrying a young, pretty and rich heiress. He comes to confess this to Lucette and to make their parting official, but he doesn’t want to leave her. He struggles with all his might to hide his betrayal but her opportunities to learn of it are countless and unpredictable.

Cast

Emmanuelle Béart

Lucette

Charles Berling

Édouard de Bois d'Enghien

Dominique Blanc

Baroness Duverger

Jacques Bonnaffé

Fontanet

Mathieu Demy

Firmin

Julie Depardieu

Amélie

Sara Forestier

Viviane

Stanislas Merhar

Irrigua

Tom Novembre

Chenneviette

Patrick Timsit

Bouzin

Virginie Hocq

Emilie

Clément Sibony

Antonio

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Art of Breaking Up in United States?+

The Art of Breaking Up is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Art of Breaking Up on Netflix?+

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How long is The Art of Breaking Up?+

The Art of Breaking Up has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Who stars in The Art of Breaking Up?+

The Art of Breaking Up stars Emmanuelle Béart, Charles Berling, Dominique Blanc, Jacques Bonnaffé and Mathieu Demy.

When did The Art of Breaking Up come out?+

The Art of Breaking Up is a 2005 movie directed by Michel Deville.

What genre is The Art of Breaking Up?+

The Art of Breaking Up is Romance and Comedy film.

Who directed The Art of Breaking Up?+

The Art of Breaking Up was directed by Michel Deville.