A Month by the Lake

A Month by the Lake (1995)

  • 71% of critics liked it
    (17 reviews)

  • 43% of users liked it
    (2,048 ratings)

This romantic comedy is set upon Italy's beautiful Lake Como just before WW II erupted in Europe. British, middle-aged, but still-attractive Miss Bentley has come to the lake to visit the family resort. She has not been there since her father died and since her 14-year relationship with a married… More

PG, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By
John Irvin
Written By
H.E. Bates, Trevor Bentham
Genres
Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 22, 1995 Wide
On DVD
Jul 1, 2003
Miramax

Critic Reviews

  • Mike Clark, USA Today

    Vanessa Redgrave has never been more likable on screen than in her buoyantly athletic turn here.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Thoroughly enjoyable love story set at an Italian resort by Lake Como in 1937.

  • James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

    "luminous stars in a lightweight, appealing comedy"

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • jay n


    Beautiful scenery and a bewitching Vanessa Redgrave make this a lovely viewing experience, Uma is out of her depth here.

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