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The Divorce

Original title: Le divorce
  • 20032003
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
12K
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Kate Hudson and Naomi Watts in The Divorce (2003)
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  • Romance
French vs. American social customs and behaviors are observed in a story about an American visiting her Frenchman-wed sister in Paris.French vs. American social customs and behaviors are observed in a story about an American visiting her Frenchman-wed sister in Paris.French vs. American social customs and behaviors are observed in a story about an American visiting her Frenchman-wed sister in Paris.
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  • Director
    • James Ivory
  • Writers
    • Diane Johnson(novel)
    • Ruth Prawer Jhabvala(screenplay)
    • James Ivory(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kate Hudson
    • Naomi Watts
    • Stockard Channing
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Ivory
  • Writers
    • Diane Johnson(novel)
    • Ruth Prawer Jhabvala(screenplay)
    • James Ivory(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kate Hudson
    • Naomi Watts
    • Stockard Channing
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 162User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Kate Hudson and Naomi Watts in The Divorce (2003)
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    Thierry Lhermitte in The Divorce (2003)
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    Kate Hudson
    Kate Hudson
    • Isabel Walkeras Isabel Walker
    Naomi Watts
    Naomi Watts
    • Roxeanne de Persandas Roxeanne de Persand
    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Margeeve Walkeras Margeeve Walker
    Jean-Marie Lhomme
    • Immigration Officeras Immigration Officer
    Esmée Buchet-Deàk
    • Gennie de Persandas Gennie de Persand
    Jean-Jacques Pivert
    • Talkative Shopkeeperas Talkative Shopkeeper
    Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud
    • Charles-Henri de Persandas Charles-Henri de Persand
    Catherine Samie
    Catherine Samie
    • Madame Florianas Madame Florian
    Samuel Labarthe
    Samuel Labarthe
    • Antoine de Persandas Antoine de Persand
    Leslie Caron
    Leslie Caron
    • Suzanne de Persandas Suzanne de Persand
    Thierry Lhermitte
    Thierry Lhermitte
    • Edgar Cossetas Edgar Cosset
    Nathalie Richard
    Nathalie Richard
    • Charlotte de Persandas Charlotte de Persand
    Samuel Gruen
    • de Persand Childas de Persand Child
    Peter Wyckoff
    • de Persand Childas de Persand Child
    Sandrel Lonnoy
    • Maidas Maid
    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Olivia Paceas Olivia Pace
    Marianne Borgo
    • Ballet Mistressas Ballet Mistress
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Chester Walkeras Chester Walker
    • Director
      • James Ivory
    • Writers
      • Diane Johnson(novel)
      • Ruth Prawer Jhabvala(screenplay)
      • James Ivory(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The painting sold before Roxy's LaTour is Claude-Joseph Vernet's "La Nuit, au Port au Clair de Lune", which is in the Louvre's permanent collection.
    • Goofs
      When Isabel and Edgar have their last outing together, Isabel is clearly wearing red nail lacquer in the restaurant. When they say goodbye outside, her nails are no longer red.
    • Quotes

      Roxy: You shouldn't accept expensive gifts from a man.

      Isabel: Why?

      Roxy: Because it puts you in a position of having to do what he wants.

      Isabel: I'd do it anyway.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Le Divorce/The Housekeeper/American Splendor/Open Range (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Qu'est-ce qu'on Attend pour Être Heureux ?
      Music by Paul Misraki

      Lyrics by André Hornez

      Performed by Patrick Bruel and Johnny Hallyday

    User reviews162

    Review
    Top review
    Divorce Is Not Sexy
    I've been looking forward to 'Le Divorce' for years. Despite the negative reviews and the silly trailer, it was something I didn't want to miss. After all, it's a Merchant Ivory movie that stars actors like Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Stockard Channing, Romain Duris and Kate Hudson, so how bad could it be? Sadly, this is perhaps Merchant Ivory's weakest film.

    'Le Divorce' contrasts between the French culture and the American. The said comparison is made between an upper class French family and a middle-class American family. Much 'use' is made of the stereotype Americans have of French people but there are also certain interesting differences made here (such as Roxanne's unfair divorce settlement and how her in-laws become obsessed with a painting she owns). Isabel has an affair with an older man, Roxanne's ex-uncle-in-law, and this is perceived as something common in France.

    The overall story felt lacking in substance. It moves at a lethargic pace. The ending is very Hollywood.

    Pierre L'homme's stunning cinematography gives us a nice view of France. Some of the dialogues are quite witty and charming. The actors do a fine job. Naomi Watts steals the show once again. She displays Roxanne's vulnerability, despair and strength with gusto. Kate Hudson pulls off Isabel with natural charm. Tierry L'hermitte, Gleen Close, Stockard Channing, Leslie Caron, Stephen Fry, Romain Duris and Sam Waterston provide great support.

    Overall, 'Le Divorce' is not in the league of the gems created by the Ivory Merchant team. It has the performances working for it and the nice shots of France.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Merchant Ivory Productions (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Le divorce
    • Filming locations
      • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise, France
    • Production companies
      • Merchant Ivory Productions
      • Radar Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,081,057
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $516,834
      • Aug 10, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,991,996
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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