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DRAMA . 1999 . 1h 28m . 4.0/10

The Reef_

Set in early 1900s France, a widow renews a former romantic interest until it is discovered that he has had a past fling with one of her new employees, a nanny. This sets the two women into many well-mannered accusations and conversations, but no modern brawling, and puts him in the middle or possibly on the outside.

Starring Sela Ward, Timothy Dalton, Alicia Witt
4.0/10
Rating
1h 28m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Set in early 1900s France, a widow renews a former romantic interest until it is discovered that he has had a past fling with one of her new employees, a nanny. This sets the two women into many well-mannered accusations and conversations, but no modern brawling, and puts him in the middle or possibly on the outside.

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Cast
Sela Ward stars as Anna Leath in The Reef.
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Year context
The Reef was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
Set in early 1900s France, a widow renews a former romantic interest until it is discovered that he has had a past fling with one of her new employees, a nan...
The Reef is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 28m.

CAST (12)

Sela Ward
Sela Ward
Anna Leath
Timothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton
Charles Darrow
Alicia Witt
Alicia Witt
Sophy Viner
Jamie Glover
Jamie Glover
Owen Leath
Cynthia Harris
Cynthia Harris
Adelaide
Leslie Caron
Leslie Caron
Regine De Chantelle
Hannah Taylor-Gordon
Hannah Taylor-Gordon
Effie Leath
Rupert Frazer
Rupert Frazer
Mr. Farlow
Jane Bertish
Jane Bertish
Mrs. Farlow
RR
Robert Russell
Messenger
LW
Lori Wyant
Embassy Secretary
MM
Marcos Márquez
Hotel Concerige (as Marcos Marquez)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Country
Rating
4.0/10 (5 votes)

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What is The Reef about?
Set in early 1900s France, a widow renews a former romantic interest until it is discovered that he has had a past fling with one of her new employees, a nanny. This sets the two women into many well-mannered accusations and conversations, but no modern brawling, and puts him in the middle or possibly on the outside.
How long is The Reef?
The Reef has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Reef?
The cast of The Reef includes Sela Ward, Timothy Dalton, Alicia Witt, Jamie Glover, Cynthia Harris.
What is the rating of The Reef?
The Reef has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama TV Movie
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