Romance (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1999, Romance is a drama and romance film directed by Catherine Breillat, running about 99 minutes. “Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman frustrated by her boyfriend's lack of interest in sexual activity becomes involved with multiple men.
Who’s in it. Romance stars Caroline Ducey as Marie, Sagamore Stévenin as Paul, François Berléand as Robert and Rocco Siffredi as Paolo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Romance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romance (1999)?
- In US, Romance is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romance worth watching?
- Romance holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romance?
- Romance stars Caroline Ducey, Sagamore Stévenin, François Berléand, Rocco Siffredi and Reza Habouhossein.
- When was Romance released?
- Romance was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
