Sadness and Beauty (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 1.2
Released in 1985, Sadness and Beauty is a drama film directed by Joy Fleury , running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hugo is a writer whose one great book was based on an affair he had with Lea, a sculptor. Bereft of inspiration for a follow-up, Hugo returns years later to rekindle the flame of romance and creativity. Lea soundly rejects him, and her student Prudence feels a burning hatred for the man who deserted the teacher she admires.
Who’s in it. Sadness and Beauty stars Charlotte Rampling as Léa Uéno, Myriem Roussel as Prudence, Andrzej Żuławski as Hugo Pierjoyre and Béatrice Agenin as Agatha.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.2/10, Sadness and Beauty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sadness and Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sadness and Beauty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sadness and Beauty (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sadness and Beauty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sadness and Beauty worth watching?
- Sadness and Beauty holds an audience score of 1.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sadness and Beauty?
- Sadness and Beauty stars Charlotte Rampling, Myriem Roussel, Andrzej Żuławski and Béatrice Agenin.
- When was Sadness and Beauty released?
- Sadness and Beauty was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.