An Impossible Love (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2018, An Impossible Love is a drama, romance and history film directed by Catherine Corsini, running about 135 minutes.

What it’s about. Spans the period from 1958 to the present day and tells the story of an unconditional love between a mother and her daughter which is endangered by an unsteady and manipulative father.

Who’s in it. An Impossible Love stars Virginie Efira as Rachel, Niels Schneider as Philippe, Jehnny Beth as Chantal Adult and Estelle Lescure as Chantal Adolescent, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, An Impossible Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Impossible Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of An Impossible Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch An Impossible Love (2018)?
In US, An Impossible Love is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is An Impossible Love worth watching?
An Impossible Love holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in An Impossible Love?
An Impossible Love stars Virginie Efira, Niels Schneider, Jehnny Beth, Estelle Lescure and Ambre Hasaj.
When was An Impossible Love released?
An Impossible Love was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.