I've Loved You So Long
2008 · Movie · PG-13 · 115 min · ★ 7.3 · 84% critics
After fifteen years in prison, a withdrawn woman moves in with her sister and tries to rebuild a life she barely recognizes. As she faces awkward family tensions, job rejections, and public judgment, small daily moments slowly open the door to connection, dignity, and a chance at starting over.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
2 hours to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- Il y a longtemps que je t'aime
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-03-19
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (236 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a quiet, emotional drama about rebuilding life after prison, focused on relationships and inner healing; Not for you if you need fast plots or light escapism, like in Soul Kitchen.
Pros: powerful lead performance; intimate family drama; moving themes of forgiveness | Cons: very slow pace; some clichéd scenes; feels overly long
Themes
- prison
- sibling relationship
- release from prison
- nightclub
- nancy
- doctor
- visit
- death
- physician
- campfire
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2008
- César Award — Best Supporting Actress
- César Award — Best Actress · 2009 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2008 · nominated
Cast & crew
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Juliette
Elsa Zylberstein
as Léa
Serge Hazanavicius
as Luc
Claire Johnston
as Mère
Frédéric Pierrot
as Capitaine Fauré
Laurent Grévill
as Michel
- LS
Lise Ségur
as P'tit Lys
Jean-Claude Arnaud
as Papy Paul
Mouss Zouheyri
as Samir
- SM
Souad Mouchrik
as Kaisha
Directed by Philippe Claudel