The Discreet (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, The Discreet is a drama and romance film directed by Christian Vincent, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises, he, along with his publisher friend, decides to seduce a young woman with the singular purpose of keeping a diary of the seduction and then dump her before publishing the book about it. Unfortunately he falls in love with her.
Who’s in it. The Discreet stars Fabrice Luchini as Antoine, Judith Henry as Catherine, Maurice Garrel as Jean and Marie Bunel as Solange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Discreet 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 The Discreet page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Discreet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Discreet (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Discreet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Discreet worth watching?
- The Discreet holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Discreet?
- The Discreet stars Fabrice Luchini, Judith Henry, Maurice Garrel, Marie Bunel and François Toumarkine.
- When was The Discreet released?
- The Discreet was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.