IMDb 5.7 2006 HD

Twice Upon a Time

Twice Upon a Time

2006
Comedy
92 min NR France
5.9 / 10
5.7 IMDB

Alice d'Abanville and Louis Ruinard are two extraordinary personalities. They were the most strikingly glamorous couple of the 70s. But this pair haven't seen each other in thirty…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Antoine de Caunes / Fanny Aubrespin
Starring
Jean Rochefort / Charlotte Rampling / Isabelle Nanty / Ian Richardson / James Thierrée / Charles Dance / Raymond Bouchard / Julie du Page

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant reflective mature nostalgic understated dramatic intimate engaging slow-burn character-driven elegant melancholic

Reviews

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Beatrice Holloway
May 6, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The allure of Jean Rochefort and Charlotte Rampling as a formerly glamorous 70s couple is the primary draw for 'Twice Upon a Time'. Their presence lends a certain gravitas to the proceedings. Yet, the film itself feels somewhat…

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Arthur Finch
May 6, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that understands the profound impact of time and memory. 'Twice Upon a Time' brings together Jean Rochefort and Charlotte Rampling as a couple whose past glamour still casts a long shadow. Their chemistry is…

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Penelope Davies
May 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Twice Upon a Time' presents a compelling premise: the reunion of 70s icons Alice d'Abanville and Louis Ruinard after thirty years. Charlotte Rampling and Jean Rochefort embody this history with a palpable gravitas. However, the film struggles at…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 6, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A masterclass in understated performance, 'Twice Upon a Time' reunites the formidable talents of Jean Rochefort and Charlotte Rampling. Their portrayal of former lovers, separated by thirty years and untold stories, is captivating. The film eschews grand dramatic…

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Eleanor Vance
May 6, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Jean Rochefort and Charlotte Rampling anchor 'Twice Upon a Time' with performances that radiate a quiet, lived-in intensity. Their reunion after three decades as the 70s' most dazzling couple is the film's magnetic centre. While the direction remains…

FAQs

The mention of Alice and Louis being the 'most strikingly glamorous couple of the 70s' suggests that this era plays a crucial role in establishing their past allure and the legend surrounding their relationship. This glamour likely serves as a backdrop to their story, highlighting the contrast between their vibrant past and their lives thirty years later, and perhaps influencing the film's visual style or thematic undertones.