Three Make a Pair (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1957, Three Make a Pair is a comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Jojo’s ambition is to become a gangster, but to be admitted into a gang he has to prove himself by committing a daring act. To that end, he kills someone in broad daylight, not knowing that his victim is an actor who is playing a scene in a film directed by a cranky film-maker (Darry Cowl). The murder is caught on film, leading Commissaire Bernard (Michel Simon) to think that the killer will be easy to find. Sure enough, Bernard soon makes his arrest, a clown from a circus, but then he faces an almost insurmountable problem. The clown has an identical twin, who is also a clown with the same circus. Both men claim to be innocent…
Who’s in it. Three Make a Pair stars Michel Simon as Commissaire Bernard, Sophie Desmarets as Titine, Philippe Nicaud as Jojo / Teddy / Partner and Jean Rigaux as Marcel Bornier, le comédien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Three Make a Pair 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 Three Make a Pair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Make a Pair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Make a Pair (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Make a Pair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Make a Pair worth watching?
- Three Make a Pair holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Make a Pair?
- Three Make a Pair stars Michel Simon, Sophie Desmarets, Philippe Nicaud, Jean Rigaux and Darry Cowl.
- When was Three Make a Pair released?
- Three Make a Pair was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.