Plucking the Daisy (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1956, Plucking the Daisy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Marc Allégret, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Due to an urgent need of money, Agnes participates in an amateur striptease contest. Her new boyfriend, Daniel, who is a reporter by profession, covers the contest for his magazine.
Who’s in it. Plucking the Daisy stars Daniel Gélin as Daniel Roy, Brigitte Bardot as Agnès Dumont, Robert Hirsch as Roger Vital and Jacques Dumesnil as General Dumont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Plucking the Daisy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plucking the Daisy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plucking the Daisy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plucking the Daisy (1956)?
- In US, Plucking the Daisy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Plucking the Daisy worth watching?
- Plucking the Daisy holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Plucking the Daisy?
- Plucking the Daisy stars Daniel Gélin, Brigitte Bardot, Robert Hirsch, Jacques Dumesnil and Darry Cowl.
- When was Plucking the Daisy released?
- Plucking the Daisy was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.