The story follows Connie, an unhappily married aristocrat who finds herself trapped in a passionless marriage after her husband, Sir Clifford, returns from WWI with life-altering injuries. She begins a torrid and forbidden affair with the estate’s gamekeeper, Oliver, leading to a profound sexual and emotional awakening. Review Highlights

The 2022 adaptation of has quickly become one of the most talked-about romantic dramas on streaming platforms. Originally a controversial 1928 novel by D.H. Lawrence, this new version—directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre—brings a fresh, modern perspective to a classic tale of desire, class, and liberation.

The movie premiered on Netflix on December 2, 2022 .