The Eternal Return (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1943, The Eternal Return is a drama and romance film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A retelling of Tristan and Isolde set in 1940s France.
Who’s in it. The Eternal Return stars Jean Marais as Patrice, Madeleine Sologne as Nathalie la blonde, Yvonne de Bray as Gertrude Frossin and Jean Murat as Marc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Eternal Return 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 Eternal Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eternal Return tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eternal Return (1943)?
- In US, The Eternal Return is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eternal Return worth watching?
- The Eternal Return holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Eternal Return?
- The Eternal Return stars Jean Marais, Madeleine Sologne, Yvonne de Bray, Jean Murat and Junie Astor.
- When was The Eternal Return released?
- The Eternal Return was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.