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The Mirror Has Two Faces

Play trailer Poster for The Mirror Has Two Faces PG-13,  1996,  2h 6m,  Romance/ Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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53% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Comic tale about the relationship between a frumpy college lecturer specializing in romantic literature and a fellow professor who wants a platonic friendship with an intelligent woman. However, she begins to long for more, and they soon find that their goal of a union based on celibacy will be difficult to achieve.

Critics Reviews

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David Ansen Newsweek Feb 26, 2018
The loopy contrivance of this plot is exacerbated by the broadness with which Streisand directs Richard LaGravenese's script. The slapstick manner collides queasily with the therapeutic tone. Go to Full Review
Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Aug 23, 2017
3/4
[Barbara] Streisand's direction is solid, save for a needless run-on ending over the final credits, and cinematographers Dante Spinotti and Andrzej Bartkowiak make New York City sparkle. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3/4
This is a moving and challenging movie, fascinated by the murky depths that separate what people want from what they say they want and what they think they should want. Go to Full Review
Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) Apr 10, 2026
C-
Streisand fans will like it. But her unwillingness to look bedraggled undermines the drama of the movie. Go to Full Review
Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media Mar 3, 2026
3/5
Despite some dated ideas and flaws, The Mirror has Two Faces is still a fun watch, with a great cast and a silly premise. Go to Full Review
Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight Dec 4, 2022
3.5/4
...but it’s an engaging and entertaining film that ultimately alters our expectations of Streisand as an actor and as a director. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Kylo S Mar 12, 2019 The Mirror Has Two Faces repeats the same old misogynistic formula disguised as romance to a level that even Barbra Streisand can't save. See more
Feb 2, 2019 The best movie song ever sung: I Finally Found Someone!
Jan 10, 2019 This is one of my favorite romantic comedies. It's the story of Gregory and Rose, played by Jeff Bridges and Barbra Streisand. The actors are superb: I admired Jeff Bridges in "Tron" and "Tron: Legacy", besides this movie. Talented actor, love his voice. Barbra Streisand is divine, playing the role of the ugly duckling first, then transforming into a beautiful swan. The whole cast is brilliant. Each of us ladies has felt like Rose, at some point, but unlike most of us, Rose finds her Prince Charming... Thanks to an ad. Gregory is looking for brains, while Rose is looking for anybody who could save her from her toxic relationship with her obnoxious mother (played by a fantastic Lauren Bacall). In the midst of it all, Rose's sister, Claire, and her failed marriage with Alex, Rose's former romantic interest. The plot is intricate enough to keep the viewers glued to their seats for two hours and six minutes. The ending is really sweet. The music is lovely. The final song is sung by Barbra Streisand herself dueting with Bryan Adams. Directed by Barbra Streisand! I spotted a few mistakes: an intruder in a shot and a few continuity mistakes, hence the 4/5 stars... But hey, give her a break! This movie gave me many laughs. Recommended. Thank you Netflix for allowing me to watch it! See more
Han W Nov 26, 2018 The Mirror Has Two Faces is an okay film. It is about shy, middle-aged professor who enters into a romantic but non-physical relationship with an unlucky-in-love colleague. Beau Bridges and Barbra Streisand give decent performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Barbra Streisand also did an alright job directing. I liked this motion picture because of the humor and romance. See more
Anakin R Nov 22, 2018 Barbra Streisand and Jeff Bridges are magical together. Some of the writing was wonderful, and the parts that could have been clunky were smoothed over by the perfect casting and excellent directing. I really enjoyed this endearing and well-acted rom-com. The music by Marvin Hamlisch and Streisand was really quite beautiful and the song by Richard Marx was fun. Lauren Bacall was excellent. Pierce Morgan was charming as always. George Segal has a certain je ne sais quoi. Mim Rogers was well-cast. Sweet film. See more
Leia R Jan 26, 2018 This unusual love story shows the complexities of relationships, beauty standards and true love. And watching the remarkably hilarious Lauren Bacall, who delivers a sharp and stunning performance, is enough to appreciate this classic romantic comedy. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis Comic tale about the relationship between a frumpy college lecturer specializing in romantic literature and a fellow professor who wants a platonic friendship with an intelligent woman. However, she begins to long for more, and they soon find that their goal of a union based on celibacy will be difficult to achieve.
Director
Barbra Streisand
Producer
Barbra Streisand, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter
André Cayatte, Gérard Oury, Richard LaGravenese
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Barwood Films, TriStar Pictures, Phoenix Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 15, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 14, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$41.3M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Surround
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