The Bridges of Madison County

1995, Romance/Drama, 2h 15m

60 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Sentimental, slow, schmaltzy, and very satisfying, The Bridges of Madison County finds Clint Eastwood adapting a bestseller with heft, wit, and grace. Read critic reviews

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A moving love story about a photographer on assignment to shoot the historic bridges of Madison County. He meets a housewife, whose husband and children are away on a trip, and the film traces a brief affair that is never sordid but instead one of two soul mates who have met too late.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Romance, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Clint Eastwood
  • Producer:
    Clint Eastwood, Kathleen Kennedy
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $70.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Clint Eastwood
Robert Kincaid
Meryl Streep
Francesca Johnson
Annie Corley
Carolyn Johnson
Victor Slezak
Michael Johnson
Jim Haynie
Richard Johnson
Sarah Kathryn Schmitt
Carolyn
Christopher Kroon
Michael
Phyllis Lyons
Betty
Debra Monk
Madge
Richard Lage
Lawyer Peterson
Michelle Benes
Lucy Redfield
Alison Wiegert
Child 1
Brandon Bobst
Child 2
Pearl Faessler
Husband
R.E. Faessler
Husband
Tania Mishler
Waitress 1
Billie McNabb
Waitress 2
Art Breese
Cashier
Lana Schwab
Saleswoman
Larry Loury
UPS Driver
Clint Eastwood
Director
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
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Critic Reviews for The Bridges of Madison County

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Audience Reviews for The Bridges of Madison County

  • Sep 09, 2018
    This was a quite a slow and sombre film but it was incredibly directed by Eastwood. The film has that old stylish storytelling that is lacking in modern filmmaking, it is heart wrenching even though at its core is an over the top plot. This is one of those times you must go with the plot and not pick it apart, there are holes but at its centre is two master actors at the height of there careers. I thought this was going to be a boring love piece and avoided it for this reason but I must say it is an adult focused film that is incredible. If you are lacking the adult focused drama that the 80s and 90s was quite excellent at producing, this is one of those films that you need to see. Eastwood as both the star and filmmaker exceeds, but Streep is the anchor of the film. 08/09/2018.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Nov 11, 2013
    A perfectly executed film.
    Graham J Super Reviewer
  • Mar 29, 2013
    It is deep and sentimental films like this one that make me realize how good I am listening to people. And both characters revealed their true hearts in a way that amazes. More interesting than their random anecdotes was how each spoke about him/herself. It is about "listening between the lines", if you can say. 78/100
    Edgar C Super Reviewer
  • Dec 02, 2011
    Same as the book, boring and cliche
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
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