Rose Morgan, who still lives with her mother, is a professor of Romantic Literature who desperately longs for passion in her life. Gregory Larkin, a mathematics professor, has been burned by passionate relationships and longs for a sexless union based on friendship and respect.
Rose Morgan, a plain but brilliant literature professor, has always played second fiddle to her beautiful, narcissistic sister, Claire. When Claire unexpectedly gets engaged, Rose agrees to help her find a suitable husband, a man who is looking for intellectual companionship rather than physical beauty. She finds this man in Gregory Larkin, a sensitive and equally intellectual but insecure math professor. They enter into a platonic marriage of convenience, but their unconventional arrangement soon becomes complicated by Rose's blossoming self-confidence and Gregory's own deep-seated insecurities.
The Mirror Has Two Faces received mixed reviews from critics. While Streisand's performance and directing were often praised, along with Lauren Bacall's supporting role, some found the story predictable and the characters somewhat underdeveloped. Audiences were generally more receptive, drawn to the romantic comedy elements and the themes of self-acceptance.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's romantic themes and the performances, particularly Barbra Streisand's. However, some viewers found the storyline to be a bit slow-paced and predictable, while others enjoyed the message of inner beauty triumphing over superficiality.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Lauren Bacall). Barbra Streisand won a Golden Globe for Best Director.
Barbra Streisand initially wanted to play the role of Claire (the beautiful sister) but her then-boyfriend, Don Johnson, convinced her that she was perfect for the role of Rose.
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