Langlois (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1970, Langlois is a documentary film directed by Eila Hershon, running about 52 minutes.

What it’s about. Documentary portrait of Henri Langlois, co-founder of the Cinémathèque Française.

Who’s in it. Langlois stars Henri Langlois as Self, Jean Renoir as Self, Catherine Deneuve as Self and Simone Signoret as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Langlois has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Langlois page.

If you liked it. Fans of Langlois tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Langlois (1970)?
In US, Langlois is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Langlois worth watching?
Langlois holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Langlois?
Langlois stars Henri Langlois, Jean Renoir, Catherine Deneuve, Simone Signoret and Lillian Gish.
When was Langlois released?
Langlois was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.