Where to watch The Lover (1992) in the UK
The Lover (1992) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
She gave her innocence, her passion, her body. The one thing she couldn't give was her love.
A poor French teenage girl engages in an illicit affair with a wealthy Chinese heir in 1920s Saigon. For the first time in her young life she has control, and she wields it deftly over her besotted lover throughout a series of clandestine meetings and torrid encounters.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Lover.
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Jane MarchThe Young Girl -
Tony Leung Ka-faiThe Chinaman -
Frédérique MeiningerThe Mother -
Arnaud GiovaninettiThe Elder Brother -
Melvil PoupaudThe Younger Brother -
Lisa FaulknerHelene Lagonelle
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Jeanne MoreauNarrator (voice) -
Xiem MangThe Chinaman's Father
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The Lover — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Lover in the UK?
The Lover (1992) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Lover?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Lover?
Yes. The Lover can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Lover on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Lover is currently included with: BFI Player.
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