Adore -2013- [exclusive] May 2026

Anne Fontaine’s direction is equally impressive, as she balances the film’s tone between drama, romance, and introspection. Fontaine’s sensitive approach to the subject matter allows the audience to become fully invested in the characters’ stories, making the film’s emotional payoff all the more impactful.

Roz (played by Robin Wright) and Lil (played by Naomi Watts) are two middle-aged women living in Sydney, Australia. Both are married with children, but their lives are marked by a sense of emptiness and disconnection. Roz’s husband, Ian (played by Richard Roxburgh), is a distant and uninvolved partner, while Lil’s husband, Greg (played by Xavier Samuel), is emotionally unavailable. adore -2013-

“Adore” received widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 2013. The film holds a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many critics praising the performances, direction, and screenplay. Both are married with children, but their lives