A Private Life Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 1, 2025

A Private Life

Coming Out: Friday, January 16, 2026 Limited

Director: Rebecca Zlotowski

Starring: Virginie Efira • Jodie Foster • Mathieu Amalric • Daniel Auteuil

R Drama N/A

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the death of one of her patients she is deeply troubled. Convinced that it was murder, she decides to investigate…

Drama Mystery

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13% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in A Private Life – Cast List

V
Virginie Efira
Just the Two of Us, Elle
Jodie Foster
Elysium, Carnage
M
Mathieu Amalric
The Phoenician Scheme, The Grand Budapest Hotel
D
Daniel Auteuil
Caché, Priceless

Who is making A Private Life – Crew List

A look at A Private Life behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rebecca Zlotowski last helmed Other People’s Children and Planetarium.

Director: Rebecca Zlotowski
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the A Private Life

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2025

Completed

Changed A Private Life movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some sexual content, graphic nudity, language and brief violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

A Private Life Trailers and Clips

A Private Life

Official Trailer

A Private Life Release Date: When is the film coming out?

A Private Life is scheduled for release in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 16 , 2026. There are 22 22 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The RIP and Madagascar (20th Anniversary). As a limited release, A Private Life will be shown in select movie theaters in major markets. Check local listings to see if the film is playing in your area.