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Movie Info

An alcoholic writer (Peter Coyote) in a wheelchair recalls his sexy wife (Emmanuelle Seigner) for an English aristocrat (Hugh Grant) on an ocean liner.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Roman Polanski
  • Producer:
    Roman Polanski
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.8M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Columbia Pictures Corporation, Burrill Productions
  • Sound Mix:
    Stereo, Dolby, Surround

Cast & Crew

Peter Coyote
Oscar
Emmanuelle Seigner
Mimi
Hugh Grant
Nigel
Kristin Scott Thomas
Fiona
Victor Banerjee
Mr. Singh
Sophie Patel
Amrita
Patrick Albenque
Steward
Olivia Brunaux
Cindy
Roman Polanski
Director
Pascal Bruckner
Writer (Novel)
Roman Polanski
Writer (Screenplay)
John Brownjohn
Writer (Screenplay)
Roman Polanski
Producer
Robert Benmussa
Executive Producer
Vangelis
Original Music
Tonino Delli Colli
Cinematographer
Hervé de Luze
Film Editor
Willy Holt
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Critic Reviews for Bitter Moon

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  • Recklessly perched on the edge of the ludicrous, this examination of a destructive erotic passion unfolds with an unsettling mixture of steam and mordant iron.

    May 25, 2018 | Full Review…

    David Ansen

    Newsweek

  • Bitter Moon is half-digested and grossly undramatised, a loop-tape of explanations and voiceover; the longer it goes on, the more it drains our interest away.

    January 4, 2018 | Full Review…

    Anthony Lane

    Independent (UK)

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    September 7, 2011 | Rating: C- | Full Review…

    Owen Gleiberman

    Entertainment Weekly

  • Deliberately provocative, infuriatingly melodramatic, this is a film that begs not to be taken seriously, and requires a ready suspension of moral discernment for maximum enjoyment.

    February 19, 2010 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

    Ian Nathan

    Empire Magazine

  • It's a matter of some dispute whether Roman Polanski's letter to the darker side of the romantic impulse, but there's little question that this is his most emotionally complex movie.

    February 19, 2010 | Full Review…

    Jonathan Rosenbaum

    Chicago Reader

  • Strong playing by topliner Peter Coyote can't compensate for a script that's all over the map and a tone that veers from outre comedy to erotic game-playing.

    March 26, 2009 | Full Review…

    Derek Elley

    Variety
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Audience Reviews for Bitter Moon

  • Apr 24, 2020
    Darkly comedic, especially the (present day) Oscar & his developing relationship with Nigel.
    Ed K Super Reviewer
  • Sep 06, 2010
    Normally I love Polanski's work, but I didn't know what to think of this movie. First of all it's really long, and there's a lot of talking. There are a lot of erotic scenes, and most of them are good. I didn't know weather I liked it or not, but overall it's an okay thriller/drama.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Dec 20, 2008
    Supposed to be trashy fun, but it's mostly just trashy.
    Doctor S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 10, 2008
    very interesting movie...peter coyote does a wonderful job..adult themes might turn some off..but if its your bag..its a real enjoyable yarn..nice paris setting and aboard the ship....good storytelling and scriptwriting..
    alan j Super Reviewer
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