The Girl on the Bridge (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1999, The Girl on the Bridge is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. It's night on a Paris bridge. A girl leans over Seine River with tears in her eyes and a violent yearning to drown her sorrows. Out of nowhere someone takes an interest in her. He is Gabor, a knife thrower who needs a human target for his show. The girl, Adele, has never been lucky and nowhere else to go. So she follows him. They travel along the northern bank of the Mediterranean to perform.
Who’s in it. The Girl on the Bridge stars Vanessa Paradis as Adèle, Daniel Auteuil as Gabor, Demetre Georgalas as Takis and Catherine Lascault as Irène, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Girl on the Bridge has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl on the Bridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl on the Bridge tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl on the Bridge (1999)?
- In US, The Girl on the Bridge is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl on the Bridge worth watching?
- The Girl on the Bridge holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Girl on the Bridge?
- The Girl on the Bridge stars Vanessa Paradis, Daniel Auteuil, Demetre Georgalas, Catherine Lascault and Frédéric Pfluger.
- When was The Girl on the Bridge released?
- The Girl on the Bridge was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.