Un caprice de Caroline chérie (1953): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1953, Un caprice de Caroline chérie is a comedy, war and romance film directed by Jean Devaivre, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Caroline de Bienre, the 16-year-old daughter of French nobility, meets the handsome rogue, Gaston de Sallanches, who is expected to ask for the hand of her older, plainer sister in marriage. Gaston instead joins Caroline in her secret hiding place in the château's attic, where the infatuated Caroline begins an affair with him. Meanwhile, she is being courted by the dull, sincere Livio, but holds him off since she is in love with Gaston. When the revolution of 1789 breaks out Caroline is sent to a convent but her carriage is waylaid. She escapes and makes her way to Gaston's home, where she finds him in the arms of his mistress. She is angry and then agrees to marry Livio, now an out-of-favor revolutionary and a marked man, and Caroline is also now on the death list.

Who’s in it. Un caprice de Caroline chérie stars Martine Carol as Caroline de Bièvre, Jacques Dacqmine as Gaston de Sallanches, Jean-Claude Pascal as Livio and Denise Provence as Countess Clélia de Montelone, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Un caprice de Caroline chérie 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 Un caprice de Caroline chérie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Un caprice de Caroline chérie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.