The Bridges of Madison County (1995): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Bridges of Madison County is a 1995 romantic drama starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. It is based on The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $182 million worldwide on a $24 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $24M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bridges of Madison County About?
The premise of The Bridges of Madison County without spoilers, adapted from The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A renowned photographer and a local Iowa farm woman forge an unexpected and intense connection during a brief but transformative encounter. When Robert Kincaid arrives to photograph the county's covered bridges, he meets Francesca Johnson, and their shared vulnerability leads to a passionate romance. Faced with difficult decisions and conflicting loyalties, they must consider the profound impact of their choices and the enduring nature of love.
The Bridges of Madison County Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- extramarital affair
- bridge
- photographer
- 1960s
- photography
- rural setting
- husband wife relationship
- love letter
- covered bridge
- impossible love
- american dream
- everyday life
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- sexual mores
- neighbor
- marriage
- love
- farm
- housewife
- iowa
- national geographic magazine
- italian american
- reference to anias nin
- family farm
- photo journalist
- italian immirant
- marital infidelity
- mature romance
- parting
- flashback
- revelation
- sex in a bathtub
- told in flashback
- based on novel
- five word title
- love affair
- gravel road
- dirt road
- farm house
- creek
- field
- magazine photographer
- agrarian culture
- rural road
- rural america
- photojournalist
- writer
- teacher
- morality
- immigrant
- post world war two
The Bridges of Madison County Cast
Clint Eastwood leads the cast, with Meryl Streep.
The Bridges of Madison County Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Bridges of Madison County 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.7
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The Bridges of Madison County Plot Summary
What happens in The Bridges of Madison County from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Michael and Carolyn Johnson arrive at their late mother Francesca’s Iowa farmhouse, they are confronted with an unexpected legacy that shifts their understanding of her life. To their surprise, Francesca had expressed a wish for her ashes to be scattered over the breathtaking Roseman Covered Bridge, rather than being interred alongside her deceased husband, Richard. This unconventional request propels the siblings on a path of self-discovery as they unravel the complexities of their mother’s past.
Full summary
The whole story of The Bridges of Madison County, scene by scene
The Bridges of Madison County Box Office & Budget
The Bridges of Madison County grossed $182 million worldwide on a $24 million budget, 7.6 times what it cost. $71.5 million came from the US and Canada and $110.5 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$182M
7.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $71.5M
- International
- $110.5M
- Budget
- $24M
The Bridges of Madison County Awards & Nominations
The Bridges of Madison County was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1996.
4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1996 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Meryl Streep
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep
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Oscars 1996 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Meryl Streep
The Bridges of Madison County Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer and 6 clips.
- Clip "Say This Once"
- Clip Fight
- Clip Phone
- Clip "Pendant"
How Well Do You Know The Bridges of Madison County?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Francesca's final wish regarding her ashes?
Cars in The Bridges of Madison County
18 cars on screen, including the 1960 GMC 1500 and the 1959 Chevrolet Task-Force Apache 31.
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1960 GMC 1500 Main role -
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1951 Ford F-1 Important role -
1958 Buick Special Minor role
The Bridges of Madison County Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “I ponti di Madison County” and “Sur la route de Madison”.
- Also known as
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- I ponti di Madison County
- Sur la route de Madison
- Мосты округа Мэдисон
- Los puentes de Madison
- 麦迪逊之桥
- 麥迪遜之橋
- Broarna i Madison County
- 매디슨 카운티의 다리
- As Pontes de Madison County
- Die Brücken am Fluß - The Bridges of Madison County
- As Pontes de Madison
- Die Brücken am Fluss
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- A szív hídjai
- Broerne i Madison County
- 廊桥遗梦
- Madisonské mosty
- Co się wydarzyło w Madison County
- Οι Γέφυρες του Μάντισον
- Yasak İlişki
- הגשרים של מחוז מדיסון
- Мости округу Медісон
- Мостови округа Медисон
- Мостовете на Медисън
- マディソン郡の橋
- Els ponts de Madison
- Hiljaiset sillat
- Medisono Grafystės Tiltai
- Podurile din județul Madison
- Mostovi okruga Madison, მედისონის ოლქის ხიდები
- สะพานรัก สะพานอดีต
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Movies Like The Bridges of Madison County
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Sunrise.
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Mr. & Mrs. Bridge 1990 -
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Under the Bridges 1946 -
Journey to Italy 1954 -
City Girl 1930 -
Indiscretion of an American Wife 1953 -
Story of a Love Affair 1950 -
Westward Passage 1932 -
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans 1927 -
A Strange Love Affair 1985 -
And While We Were Here 2013
The Bridges of Madison County FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Bridges of Madison County, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bridges of Madison County?
The Bridges of Madison County runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was The Bridges of Madison County released?
The Bridges of Madison County was released on June 2, 1995.
Who is in the cast of The Bridges of Madison County?
The Bridges of Madison County stars Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep.
How much did The Bridges of Madison County make at the box office?
The Bridges of Madison County grossed $182 million worldwide ($71.5 million domestic, $110.5 million international) on a budget of $24 million.
How is The Bridges of Madison County rated?
The Bridges of Madison County has 7.6/10 on IMDb and 69 on Metacritic.
Is The Bridges of Madison County based on a book?
Yes. The Bridges of Madison County is adapted from The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller.
Was The Bridges of Madison County nominated for any awards?
The Bridges of Madison County received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does The Bridges of Madison County have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bridges of Madison County has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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