Eugénie Grandet (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1960, Eugénie Grandet is a drama film directed by Sergei Alekseyev, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Eugénie Grandet is set in the town of Saumur. Eugénie's father Felix is a former cooper who has become wealthy through both business ventures and inheritance (having inherited the estates of his mother-in-law, grandfather-in-law, and grandmother all in one year). However, he is very miserly, and he, his wife, daughter, and their servant Nanon live in a run-down old house which he is too miserly to repair. His banker des Grassins wants Eugénie to marry his son Adolphe, and his lawyer Cruchot wants Eugénie to marry his nephew President Cruchot des Bonfons, both parties eyeing the inheritance from Felix. The two families constantly visit the Grandets to get Felix's favour, and Felix in turn plays them off against each other for his own advantage.
Who’s in it. Eugénie Grandet stars Mikhail Kozakov as Charles Grandet, Semyon Mezhinsky as "Goodman" Grandet, Tatyana Pankova as Nanon and Ariadna Shengelaia as Eugenie Grandet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Eugénie Grandet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eugénie Grandet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eugénie Grandet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eugénie Grandet (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eugénie Grandet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eugénie Grandet worth watching?
- Eugénie Grandet holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eugénie Grandet?
- Eugénie Grandet stars Mikhail Kozakov, Semyon Mezhinsky, Tatyana Pankova, Ariadna Shengelaia and Evdokia Turchaninova.
- When was Eugénie Grandet released?
- Eugénie Grandet was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.