IMDb
6.5 /10
3k votes


Drama · Romance · 1976 · 1h 52min
After breaking into a house he believes is empty, thief Olivier is caught by the owner, Ariane, who turns out to be a dominatrix. Improbably falling for her, Olivier returns periodically, and an impulsive romance blossoms despite Ariane's profession. Soon Olivier becomes more familiar with her work, even joining in on occasion. However, when he discovers that Ariane has a son, he attempts to "fix" her, hoping to give her a better life.
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Maîtresse (1976) - Barbet Schroeder (Trailer) | BFI
IMDb
6.5 /10
3k votes
Rotten Tomatoes
The tomato isn't ripe
Metacritic took the day off
TMDB
5.8 /10
56 votes
Letterboxd
6.8 /10
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Weighted average
6.4/10