The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, The Mirror Has Two Faces is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Barbra Streisand, running about 126 minutes. “A story about just how wrong two people can be before they can be right.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rose Morgan, who still lives with her mother, is a professor of Romantic Literature who desperately longs for passion in her life. Gregory Larkin, a mathematics professor, has been burned by passionate relationships and longs for a sexless union based on friendship and respect.
Who’s in it. The Mirror Has Two Faces stars Barbra Streisand as Rose Morgan, Jeff Bridges as Gregory Larkin, Lauren Bacall as Hannah Morgan and George Segal as Henry Fine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Mirror Has Two Faces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mirror Has Two Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mirror Has Two Faces tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996)?
- In US, The Mirror Has Two Faces is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mirror Has Two Faces worth watching?
- The Mirror Has Two Faces holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mirror Has Two Faces?
- The Mirror Has Two Faces stars Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges, Lauren Bacall, George Segal and Mimi Rogers.
- When was The Mirror Has Two Faces released?
- The Mirror Has Two Faces was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.