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The Bridges of Madison County (1995)

โ€œA love like this happens to some of us sooner or later. For Robert and Francesca, it was later.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 2,445 votes 2h 15m pg-13 RomanceDrama

#12 of 107 films from 1995 #120 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Clint Eastwood ยท Written by Richard LaGravenese, Robert James Waller, Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood

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Overview

Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Robert Kincaid
Meryl Streepas Francesca Johnson
Annie Corleyas Caroline Johnson
Victor Slezakas Michael Johnson
Jim Haynieas Richard Johnson
Phyllis Lyonsas Betty
Sarah Zahnas Young Carolyn (as Sarah Kathryn Schmitt)
Sarah Zahnas Young Carolyn
Debra Monkas Madge
Christopher Kroonas Young Michael
Richard Lageas Lawyer Peterson
Michelle Benesas Lucy Redfield
Alison Wiegertas Child #1
Pearl Faessleras Wife

Facts

Release dateJune 2, 1995
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) โ€” longer as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
Box office$182,000,000 (7.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0112579

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Questions

How long is The Bridges of Madison County?
The Bridges of Madison County runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is The Bridges of Madison County worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 2,445 votes, which places it #12 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 90%) and #120 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed The Bridges of Madison County?
The Bridges of Madison County was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in The Bridges of Madison County?
Clint Eastwood as Robert Kincaid; Meryl Streep as Francesca Johnson; Annie Corley as Caroline Johnson; Victor Slezak as Michael Johnson; Jim Haynie as Richard Johnson; Phyllis Lyons as Betty.
What is The Bridges of Madison County rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Bridges of Madison County?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18228.

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