The Bridges of Madison County

Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Annie Corley

Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson, for four days in the 1960s.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 15 min.

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Released: June 2, 1995

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DVD Released: September 25, 1997

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  • January 27, 2008
    One of my personal favourite books of all times. The film doesn't have half of its emotional power but Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep make the film. Probably one of the greatest romantic duos in history.
  • November 24, 2007
    This was a little slow but once I got into it, I was captivated by Meryll Streep and Clint Eastwood.
  • August 26, 2007
    Great cast. A bit slow in parts but good story and scenery,
  • August 12, 2007
    sniff .................
  • August 10, 2007
    I was wondering what the big fuss was about...now I get it.
  • June 23, 2009
    A beautiful love story with a truly outstanding performance from the always stellar Meryl Streep. Eastwood also holds his own next to her. The film only falters during the present. The flashbacks seem far more mature and responsibly directed. The present day moments are poorly ac... ...( read more )

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June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

What the movie does that the book couldn't do is tap into the poignancy that comes of seeing two stars who used to be young and beautiful suddenly looking very mortal. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

I've seen the movie twice now and was even more involved the second time, because I was able to pay more attention to the nuances of voice and gesture. full review

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  • piataps34
    March 14, 2009
    An all time favorite..... others find it a wrong choice but some think its the best decision a woman can ever had in her life. In every womans life there is one great love!
  • jolac9677
    November 6, 2007
    This movie was wrist-slicingly horrible. It just never ended.
  • kitci
    June 18, 2007
    this movie simply shows that everybody needs to love and be loved in return...
  • vitorius
    February 8, 2007
    we never know our future but is always best to follow our heart,even if that meanes to make the wrong choice because if you dont follow your heart you will never learn if you were right and then you will never forget.

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