Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire is streaming in France on Paramount+.
What the audience says
Portrait of a Lady on Fire is one of the better-rated French films out there. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 3,066 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 121 minutes. In France you can stream it on Paramount+.
Should you spend 2h 1m on it?
2h 1m of French drama with romance threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- It rates 8.1/10 on 3,066 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 1m |
| Watch with family? | TP · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Céline Sciamma
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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