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8/10This was an excellent movie, based on real life 19th century poets who had a relationship, but weren't really good for each other.
Reviewed on September 8, 2026
Total Eclipse(1995)
Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.
6.4(566)1h 51m1995-11-03
DramaRomance
Total Eclipse Synopsis
Young, wild poet Arthur Rimbaud and his mentor Paul Verlaine engage in a fierce, forbidden romance while feeling the effects of a hellish artistic lifestyle.
Total Eclipse (1995) is a drama and romance film directed by Agnieszka Holland, released on November 3, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, David Thewlis, Romane Bohringer and Dominique Blanc. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 566 ratings.
- Director:
- Agnieszka Holland
- Writers:
- Christopher Hampton
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Ramsay-Levi
- Cinematographer:
- Giorgos Arvanitis
- Composer:
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Production:
- FIT Production, Portman Productions, SFP
- Revenue:
- $339,889
- Status:
- Released
Total Eclipse (1995) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Total Eclipse before you stream it.
Total Eclipse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Arthur Rimbaud
David Thewlis
as Paul Verlaine
Romane Bohringer
as Mathilde Maute
Dominique Blanc
as Isabelle Rimbaud
- Nita Klein
Nita Klein
as Rimbaud's Mother
- Félicie Pasotti
Félicie Pasotti
as Isabelle, as a child
James Thierrée
as Frederic
- Emmanuelle Oppo
Emmanuelle Oppo
as Vitalie
Christopher Hampton
as The Judge
Denise Chalem
as Mrs. Maute De Fleurville
Andrzej Seweryn
as Mr. Maute De Fleurville
Christopher Thompson
as Carjat
Key crew
Directed by Agnieszka Holland, written by Christopher Hampton, produced by Jean-Pierre Ramsay-Levi.
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Total Eclipse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 566 ratings.
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Total Eclipse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Total Eclipse online?
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Total Eclipse (1995) is available to stream on Oldflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Total Eclipse?
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The main cast of Total Eclipse (1995) includes Leonardo DiCaprio, David Thewlis, Romane Bohringer, Dominique Blanc and Nita Klein. The film was directed by Agnieszka Holland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Total Eclipse released?
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Total Eclipse was released on November 3, 1995 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Total Eclipse worth watching?
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Total Eclipse (1995) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 566 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Total Eclipse?
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Yes. The official Total Eclipse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.