Désiré (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1937, Désiré is a comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Sacha Guitry exchanges his usual top hat for a uniform in Désiré, playing a cavalier valet embroiled in an awkward flirtation with his new employer (played by the actor-director's real-life wife, Jacqueline Delubac), who is involved with a stuffy politician. A carefree class farce filled with memorable supporting characters, Désiré blurs the distinction between upstairs and downstairs.
Who’s in it. Désiré stars Sacha Guitry as Désiré, Jacqueline Delubac as Odette Cléry, Jacques Baumer as Félix and Pauline Carton as Adèle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Désiré has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Désiré page.
If you liked it. Fans of Désiré tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Désiré (1937)?
- In US, Désiré is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Désiré worth watching?
- Désiré holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Désiré?
- Désiré stars Sacha Guitry, Jacqueline Delubac, Jacques Baumer, Pauline Carton and Saturnin Fabre.
- When was Désiré released?
- Désiré was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.