Romantic drama

Romance (1999): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Name: Romance
Genre: Drama, Romance, Adult
Released: 1999-09-17
Duration: 1 h 24 min

Romance is a 1999 romantic drama directed by Catherine Breillat. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb rating: 5.2/10
worldwide gross: $1.6M
Metascore: 49

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Released: September 17, 1999
Runtime: 1h 24m (84 min)
Director: Catherine Breillat
Genres: Drama , Romance , Adult
Original language: English
Studio: Trimark Pictures
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Romance About?

The premise of Romance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When her family’s vineyard faces an uncertain future, Allee seeks help from a charming newcomer. However, she soon discovers her suitor is secretly employed by a powerful corporation determined to seize the land. Torn between her feelings and her family’s legacy, Allee must confront a clash of love and loyalty as she fights to protect what’s hers.

Romance Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Romance

Directed by Catherine Breillat.

Director Catherine Breillat

From the director

More from Catherine Breillat

More films directed by Catherine Breillat, best-rated first: Fat Girl, The Last Mistress, Last Summer and Abuse of Weakness.

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Ratings

Romance Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Romance 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb

5.2 /10
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Metacritic

49 Metascore

User score 5.6
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TMDB

55% User score
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Plot

Romance Plot Summary

What happens in Romance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Marie, a devoted schoolteacher, finds herself navigating a fragile romance with Paul, who seems strangely distant when it comes to their intimate life. The pull of connection pulls Marie toward something more, and one morning she drives to a bar where she meets Paolo, a chance encounter that leads to a night of shared desire and a surprising spark of possibility beyond her current relationship.

Full summary

The whole story of Romance, scene by scene

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