The Governess (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1974, The Governess is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Giovanni Grimaldi, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Catania, Italy. The Platania family hires a new French governess, the beautiful Caterina. The life of the whole family will be soon turned upside down.
Who’s in it. The Governess stars Turi Ferro as Leopoldo Platania, Martine Brochard as Catherine Leher, Vittorio Caprioli as Alessandro Bonivaglia, lo scrittore and Paola Quattrini as Elena, nuora di Leopoldo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Governess has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Governess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Governess tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Governess (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Governess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Governess worth watching?
- The Governess holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Governess?
- The Governess stars Turi Ferro, Martine Brochard, Vittorio Caprioli, Paola Quattrini and Agostina Belli.
- When was The Governess released?
- The Governess was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.