Le misanthrope (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1977, Le misanthrope is a comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Carrère, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Alceste hates all of humanity, denounces its hypocrisy, cowardice and compromise. But he nevertheless loves Célimène, flirtatious and slanderous. The virtuous thus launches into battles lost in advance which force him to flee.
Who’s in it. Le misanthrope stars Georges Descrières as Alceste, Michel Duchaussoy as Philinte, Bernard Dhéran as Oronte and Gérard Caillaud as Dubois, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Le misanthrope sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le misanthrope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le misanthrope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le misanthrope (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le misanthrope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le misanthrope worth watching?
- Le misanthrope holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le misanthrope?
- Le misanthrope stars Georges Descrières, Michel Duchaussoy, Bernard Dhéran, Gérard Caillaud and Philippe Rondest.
- When was Le misanthrope released?
- Le misanthrope was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.