Where can I watch The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Case of Dr. Laurent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Case of Dr. Laurent worth watching?

The Case of Dr. Laurent holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Case of Dr. Laurent?

The Case of Dr. Laurent stars Jean Gabin, Nicole Courcel, Silvia Monfort, Henri Arius and Antoine Balpêtré.

When was The Case of Dr. Laurent released?

The Case of Dr. Laurent was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.

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The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1957, The Case of Dr. Laurent is a drama film directed by Jean-Paul Le Chanois, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. Le Cas Du Dr. Laurent (The Case of Dr. Laurent) stars Jean Gabin as a Paris-based doctor who tries to spread the gospel of Natural Childbirth. Working in a cloistered rural community, Gabin runs up against the stone walls of fear and prejudice. His theories are proven sound when unwed mother Nicole Courcel gives birth within Gabin's methodology. The childbirth sequence is filmed straight-on with a delicate combination of taste and frankness. Nonetheless, the lurid ad campaign of Cas Du Dr. Laurent sensationalized this sequence all out of proportion.

Who’s in it. The Case of Dr. Laurent stars Jean Gabin as le docteur Laurent, Nicole Courcel as Francine Payot, Silvia Monfort as Catherine Loubet and Henri Arius as le docteur Bastide, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Case of Dr. Laurent has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Case of Dr. Laurent page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Case of Dr. Laurent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch The Case of Dr. Laurent (1957)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Case of Dr. Laurent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Case of Dr. Laurent worth watching?: The Case of Dr. Laurent holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Case of Dr. Laurent?: The Case of Dr. Laurent stars Jean Gabin, Nicole Courcel, Silvia Monfort, Henri Arius and Antoine Balpêtré.
When was The Case of Dr. Laurent released?: The Case of Dr. Laurent was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.