Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- sweeping
- romantic
- adventurous
- period drama night
- romantic adventure viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as an intelligently written, lushly designed, highly entertaining romantic adventure, while noting that its intended epic grandeur is not always fully achieved.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Angelo and Pauline grow closer while navigating cholera-ravaged Provence and a chaotic search for her husband.
The film emphasizes breathtaking Provençal countryside, elaborate nineteenth-century design, and grand adventure staging.
Angelo is a young Italian officer hunted by the Austrian secret police while traveling through France.
Cholera ravages Provence, producing fear, disorder, and dangerous encounters throughout the journey.
Films like The Horseman on the Roof, and why
Cyrano de Bergerac
sweeping period romance, perilous travel, and lush historical spectacle
The Leopard
romantic adventure shaped by social upheaval, elegant costumes, and expansive landscapes
A Very Long Engagement
literary historical romance balancing emotional intimacy with large-scale visual grandeur
Movie Details
- Director
- Jean-Paul Rappeneau
- Release Date
- 1995-09-20
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (162)
Cast
- Juliette Binoche
- Olivier Martinez
- Pierre Arditi
- François Cluzet
- Jean Yanne
- Isabelle Carré
- Claudio Amendola
- Gérard Depardieu
- Christiane Cohendy
- Tony Lemiere
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Horseman on the Roof about?
- A hunted Italian officer and a determined young woman cross cholera-ravaged Provence in a sweeping adventure where danger gradually gives way to romance.
- What is The Horseman on the Roof like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Horseman on the Roof as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Horseman on the Roof violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Horseman on the Roof as mild.
- What did critics think of The Horseman on the Roof?
- Critics broadly praised the film as an intelligently written, lushly designed, highly entertaining romantic adventure, while noting that its intended epic grandeur is not always fully achieved.
- Which films are like The Horseman on the Roof?
- Films with a similar feel include Cyrano de Bergerac, The Leopard, and A Very Long Engagement.
- How long is The Horseman on the Roof?
- The Horseman on the Roof runs 135 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Horseman on the Roof?
- In United States, The Horseman on the Roof is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
