Plot
In the heart of suburban ennui, a marriage teeters on the brink of collapse. Mary (Debra Winger) and Michael (Tracy Letts), bound by years of matrimony yet estranged in their hearts, share a home but little else. Their lives are intertwined with secret lovers; Robert (Aidan Gillen) for her, and Lucy (Melora Walters) for him. Their passionate extramarital affairs seem to offer an escape from the monotony, a promise of freedom echoed by their insistent lovers who demand an end to the marriage.
The couple, resigned to their fate, plan to announce their separation following a visit from their son, Joel (Tyler Ross), and his fresh-faced girlfriend, Erin (Jessica Sula). However, as the day approaches, an unexpected spark flares between Mary and Michael. Their long-married, dispassionate existence unexpectedly catches fire, igniting a spontaneous romance that engulfs them.
"The Lovers" (2017) paints a vibrant picture of a couple caught in the tug-of-war between routine and desire. As they teeter between the commitment of their past and the allure of new possibilities, viewers are invited into a captivating dance of love and betrayal, where the next step is anything but predictable.
Where to watch The Lovers?
The Lovers is a comedy movie featuring Debra Winger and directed by Azazel Jacobs.
The Lovers is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on DIRECTV, Max, Max Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .
It is also possible to buy The Lovers on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube or rent it on Spectrum On Demand.