Fan-Fan the Tulip (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1952, Fan-Fan the Tulip is a comedy, adventure, war and romance film directed by Christian-Jaque, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Fanfan is a young handsome peasant. He joins the army to escape marriage and because a gipsy girl predicted he will get glory and the king's daughter as a wife. But the gipsy girl was in fact Adeline, the daughter of the recruiting officer. Once he has discovered the stratagem, Fanfan refuses to forget this dream and decides to fulfill the destiny of the fake prediction. Fantastic swashbuckling adventures in a 18th century setting, with a light criticism of the war and the mighty.
Who’s in it. Fan-Fan the Tulip stars Gérard Philipe as Fanfan la Tulipe, Gina Lollobrigida as Adeline, Marcel Herrand as Louis XV and Olivier Hussenot as Tranche-Montagne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Fan-Fan the Tulip 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 Fan-Fan the Tulip page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fan-Fan the Tulip tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fan-Fan the Tulip (1952)?
- In US, Fan-Fan the Tulip is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fan-Fan the Tulip worth watching?
- Fan-Fan the Tulip holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fan-Fan the Tulip?
- Fan-Fan the Tulip stars Gérard Philipe, Gina Lollobrigida, Marcel Herrand, Olivier Hussenot and Noël Roquevert.
- When was Fan-Fan the Tulip released?
- Fan-Fan the Tulip was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.