Le divorce (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Le divorce is a 2003 comedy drama directed by James Ivory, starring Naomi Watts and Kate Hudson. It is based on Le Divorce by Diane Johnson. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $13 million worldwide. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- James Ivory
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Based on
- Le Divorce by Diane Johnson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Le divorce About?
The premise of Le divorce without spoilers, adapted from Le Divorce by Diane Johnson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Paris, an American woman finds herself caught in a complex web of love and deceit. A passionate romance blossoms against the backdrop of the iconic Eiffel Tower, but as she grows closer to her brother-in-law's family, long-held secrets begin to surface. She must confront uncomfortable truths and question the trust she has placed in those around her, leading to a poignant exploration of love, family, and self-discovery.
Le divorce Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cartoon on tv
- lingerie shop
- lingerie store
- american
- french
- love
- sex
- france
- pregnancy
- poet
- painting
- watching a movie on tv
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- auction
- hawk
- haircut
- reference to princess de cleves
- entertainment lawyer
- turquoise
- la fou france
- desire
- kid art
- getty museum
- scarf
- prison
- mont saint michel france
- reference to st. ursula
- ambulance
- food
- bird
- park
- auctioneer
- children
- heirloom
- prenuptial agreement
- tea
- watching a cartoon
- comic book
- professor
- comparative literature
- art history
- babysitter
- denial
- insurance
- alimony
- warmonger
- rendezvous
- dance club
- lingerie
- cheating
- film school
Le divorce Cast
Naomi Watts leads the cast, with Kate Hudson. Directed by James Ivory.
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Director James Ivory
More from James Ivory
More films directed by James Ivory, best-rated first: The Remains of the Day, A Room with a View, Howards End and Maurice.
Le divorce Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Le divorce 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 26%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 50% User score
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Le divorce Plot Summary
What happens in Le divorce from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Isabel Walker journeys to Paris in search of refuge with her sister, Roxy, a troubled poet facing a crisis. Abandoned by her husband, Charles-Henri de Persand, Roxy is left alone and pregnant, grappling with the heartache of his infidelity. Compounding her pain is the revelation of Charles-Henri’s mistress, the mysterious Magda Tellman, as he prepares to wed her after finalizing his divorce from Roxy. undeterred, Roxy is propelled by an unwavering resolve to safeguard her family’s dignity.
Full summary
The whole story of Le divorce, scene by scene
Le divorce Box Office
Le divorce grossed $13 million worldwide. $9.1 million came from the US and Canada and $3.9 million (30%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13M
- US & Canada
- $9.1M
- International
- $3.9M
Le divorce Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Le divorce.
How Well Do You Know Le divorce?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Isabel Walker's sister?
Cars in Le divorce
25 cars on screen, including the 1998 Citroën Xsara Break and the 2002 Ford Fusion.
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1993 Peugeot 306 Minor role
Le divorce Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Divorcio a la francesa” and “À Francesa”.
- Also known as
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- Divorcio a la francesa
- À Francesa
- Den franske affære
- Развод
- ル・ディヴォース パリに恋して
- Eine Affäre in Paris
- Le Boşanma
- Le divorce - Americane a Parigi
- 恋恋巴黎
- Válás francia módra
- Rozwód po francusku
- הגירושין
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- Rozvod po francouzsku
- Развод по френски
- Rozvod po francúzsky
- 프렌치 아메리칸
- Avioero ranskalaiseen tapaan
- Розлучення по-французьки
- ル・ディヴォース／パリに恋して
- The Divorcee
- Skilsmässa på franska
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Le divorce FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Le divorce, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Le divorce?
Le divorce runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Le divorce released?
Le divorce was released on August 8, 2003.
Who directed Le divorce?
Le divorce was directed by James Ivory.
More films by James Ivory Who is in the cast of Le divorce?
Le divorce stars Naomi Watts and Kate Hudson.
How much did Le divorce make at the box office?
Le divorce grossed $13 million worldwide ($9.1 million domestic, $3.9 million international).
How is Le divorce rated?
Le divorce has 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Is Le divorce based on a book?
Yes. Le divorce is adapted from Le Divorce by Diane Johnson.
Does Le divorce have a post-credit scene?
No. Le divorce has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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