Claire's Knee (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1970, Claire's Knee is a drama and romance film directed by Éric Rohmer, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.
Who’s in it. Claire's Knee stars Jean-Claude Brialy as Jérôme, Aurora Cornu as Aurora, the novelist, Béatrice Romand as Laura and Laurence de Monaghan as Claire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Claire's Knee has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Claire's Knee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Claire's Knee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Claire's Knee (1970)?
- In US, Claire's Knee is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Claire's Knee worth watching?
- Claire's Knee holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Claire's Knee?
- Claire's Knee stars Jean-Claude Brialy, Aurora Cornu, Béatrice Romand, Laurence de Monaghan and Michèle Montel.
- When was Claire's Knee released?
- Claire's Knee was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.