A Very Long Engagement (2004)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,299 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 2004-10-27
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch A Very Long Engagement
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone. But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure.
A Very Long Engagement parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that A Very Long Engagement is an R-rated war drama depicting the horrors of World War I and its aftermath.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes World War I trench warfare, injury, and disability resulting from combat.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a prostitute character among the story's supporting figures.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Audrey Tautou as Mathilde
- Gaspard Ulliel as Manech
- Dominique Pinon as Sylvain
- Chantal Neuwirth as Bénédicte
- André Dussollier as Pierre-Marie Rouvières
- Ticky Holgado as Germain Pire
- Marion Cotillard as Tina Lombardi
- Dominique Bettenfeld as Ange Bassignano
- Jodie Foster as Elodie Gordes
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Benjamin Gordes
A Very Long Engagement FAQ
Is A Very Long Engagement good?
A Very Long Engagement has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,299 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Very Long Engagement?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Very Long Engagement OK for kids?
A Very Long Engagement is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that A Very Long Engagement is an R-rated war drama depicting the horrors of World War I and its aftermath.
What movies are like A Very Long Engagement?
If you liked A Very Long Engagement, try The Lovers on the Bridge, Dangerous Liaisons, Jules and Jim and The English Patient.