Le Rouge et le Noir (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, Le Rouge et le Noir is a drama film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. It's no holds barred for Julian in pursuit of upward mobility. Although expected to channel career aspirations into the Church of the post-Napoleonic era, his intensely romantic liaisons propel him forward at a pace he cannot control.
Who’s in it. Le Rouge et le Noir stars Gérard Philipe as Julien Sorel, Danielle Darrieux as Mme de Rénal, Antonella Lualdi as Mathilde de La Mole and Jean Mercure as Marquis de La Mole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Le Rouge et le Noir has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Rouge et le Noir page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Rouge et le Noir tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Rouge et le Noir (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Rouge et le Noir change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Rouge et le Noir worth watching?
- Le Rouge et le Noir holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Rouge et le Noir?
- Le Rouge et le Noir stars Gérard Philipe, Danielle Darrieux, Antonella Lualdi, Jean Mercure and Antoine Balpêtré.
- When was Le Rouge et le Noir released?
- Le Rouge et le Noir was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.