The Trout (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1982, The Trout is a drama and romance film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 103 minutes. “She was an innocent. Lured into a world, where men and women play with each other's lives. There was only one way for her to survive. Beat them at their own game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The sexual and social dysfunctional behaviour of the corporate elite are further aggravated when a naive married woman becomes the obsession of two wealthy suitors.
Who’s in it. The Trout stars Isabelle Huppert as Frédérique, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Rambert, Jeanne Moreau as Lou and Daniel Olbrychski as Saint-Genis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Trout 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 The Trout page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trout tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trout (1982)?
- In US, The Trout is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trout worth watching?
- The Trout holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trout?
- The Trout stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Jeanne Moreau, Daniel Olbrychski and Jacques Spiesser.
- When was The Trout released?
- The Trout was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.