Mo Alexander's bad luck is that she misses the plane in Paris carrying her tour group and her luggage. On top of this, she finds that it will take several days for the travel agent to work out the problem. In the meantime, Mo meets Xavier, a true Parisian, who sees Mo as an opportunity to enjoy himself while his family is out of town. Mo reluctantly begins an affair with him, and finds herself wrestling with her conscience. For Xavier, Mo is a challenge to his cultural identity making it difficult to dismiss her. They enjoy a beautiful physical and emotional relationship, and in the end, being in love with Mo has the ability to alter Xavier on a fundamental level. Written by

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RKFM from United States
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I've loved this movie for years. It automatically swept me off my feet. What a lovely thought...to jet off to France and meet your own Frenchman (smile). I loved the quality/photography. I't just a perfect love story on all counts. I can't believe it's now 22 years old(now being 2006). I tried to buy this movie a few years ago, but was told then that it was very expensive at the time, and rare. Good things come in time, and it's now available on DVD. I'm for one, very happy. This fine gentleman (Thierry Lhermitte) is a very good actor, as well as the ever talented Karen Allen. I plan to order a copy of the DVD and add it to my love story collection. If you haven't seen this one...you should.

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manxman-1 from bahamas
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A Harlequin Romance type of movie about an American horticulturist marooned in Paris who encounters a married man when the group she is traveling with departs for other countries with her visa. Endlessly contrived situations that break up/make up the relationship between them - however, the charm and acting skill of both leads, Karen Allen and Thierry Lhermitte, together with countless nude scenes, succeeds in overcoming the deficiencies in the script. What the movie is missing most of all is a forceful subplot, which would have added a greater degree of complication and reasons for breaking up and making up. Both leads act well. Hard to understand why Karen Allen never became a bigger star. And interesting to see Thierry Lhermitte, sleek and groomed, in a romantic role instead of the comedic roles he usually plays. And of course there is Paris - which never looked lovelier, more sophisticated and charming. (What time does the next plane leave?) Not a great movie but enjoyable to watch on a rainy afternoon.

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Michael Bo (michael.bo@pol.dk) from Copenhagen, Denmark
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I saw 'Until September' two or three times in the mid-80's, and have been stalking video stores for it since then. With no luck. It's a fetching and poignant love story between two very charismatic actors, and a telling, at times both funny and dark, juxtaposition of two cultures, American brashness and French sauveness. Not to mention the romance and the sex. A truly wonderful, delicately directed and acted film.

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azhart (azhart@earthlink.net) from Phoenix, Arizona
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I saw this movie in the theater when it came out, and it really stuck with me. Then I caught it again years later on late night TV, and recorded it, and fell madly in love with it. Although it has some silly parts, it is mostly a very engaging romance between a young American woman and a dashing French man, whom she met by chance when dropping in unexpectedly on a friend in Paris. In the late 80's, I would frequently watch this movie on a Saturday night when I wanted to just relax with some coffee and watch a film that totally took me away from everything. I would desperately love it if they put this on DVD someday. This may be a "chick flick", but oh what a lovely one. Catch it if you can.

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greagles from U.S.
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In my opinion most movies are only good to watch once, maybe twice and therefore I do not have a video library, but "Until September" forms a notable exception along with "Dr. Zhivago". I have watched both movies numerous times in the 10 years that I now own them and know I will watch them again! I just love the passion and romance they convey.

I am happy there are others like me who find Until September a delightful movie. I first saw it as it was shown on TV late at night in the early '90s. I taped it so it unfortunately had commercials throughout. I was pleased to be able to rent it from a video store and see it in its entirety which included the very tastefully done nude scenes. I just loved the movie so much I finally ordered it from the Internet.

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nina_steel_media from Tampa, Florida
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Why this title is no long in print is beyond me. This is one of the great love stories. It was truly wonderful, with great direction and acting. So much so that you really feel you know the characters...and how often does that happen in a movie now-a-days. Although some may no have liked it due to the sex scene, I think the sex scene was well done and very real. But the best part was when Thierry Lhermitte was trying to find Karen Allen at the airport...I was right on the edge of my seat! I really what them to find each other. If anyone from MGM/UA ever reads this please bring the film out in DVD...PLEASE.

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shreeree from United States
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This was a beautifully shot movie that remains in my memory after all these years.

In UNTIL September there is a sensuality that makes you want to hop on a plane to Paris and have your own "affair to remember". These lovers allow you to crawl into their skin and experience every beautiful and painful moment of the time they had together. It was film that brought out the voyeur in me. Some scenes so painfully raw you felt you should look away from it.

if you are a romantic at heart. You will like this film and it will linger on your mind long afterward. You will even have fantasies of possibilities yourself. The scene with the French Toast is something I have always remembered and I watched this film back when it came out in 1984. These two actors had believable chemistry. It's hard to find the talent today of what was produce in the love stories of the 80's. Officer and a Gentleman. LOL Do I need say more.

Enjoy with your significant other and immolate what you see. It will make for a romantic fantasy affair of your own.

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esteban1747 from Spain
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This is another romantic film with an interesting plot, which one can consider original. A lady missed her plane and at this moment had the opportunity to know a French man. They became attracted each other immediately, love and fun started, but it was to stop. The film shows the way a French man treats a woman and how she responds positively to this relationship. The film contains well developed romantic and sex scenes.

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windi9-1 from Ontario, Canada
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It was very romantic and funny. Xavier was so handsome!! His eyes were so blue. The romantic scenes were great and the ups and downs of the relationship. The ending was a bit 'far fetched' but hey, it's a movie! I want to know where I can buy a copy of it.

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David Edward Martin from Greater Milwaukee
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Karen Allen should have been a star. This film is proof. She handles an incredible range of material and emotions, from light soap opera to deeply passionate scenes. She also displays that beautiful body in some exquisite fully nude scenes (happy sigh).

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Certifications:
Australia:M / Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) / Canada:R (Nova Scotia) / Finland:K-8 / Sweden:7 / UK:15 / USA:R / West Germany:16