The Story of Adele H. (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1975, The Story of Adele H. is a drama and history film directed by François Truffaut, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Adèle Hugo, daughter of renowned French writer Victor Hugo, falls in love with British soldier Albert Pinson while living in exile off the coast of England. Though he spurns her affections, she follows him to Nova Scotia and takes on the alias of Adèle Lewly. Albert continues to reject her, but she remains obsessive in her quest to win him over.
Who’s in it. The Story of Adele H. stars Isabelle Adjani as Adèle Hugo, Bruce Robinson as Lt Albert Pinson, Sylvia Marriott as Mrs. Saunders and Joseph Blatchley as The Bookseller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Story of Adele H. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $763K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Story of Adele H. page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Story of Adele H. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Story of Adele H. (1975)?
- In US, The Story of Adele H. is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Story of Adele H. worth watching?
- The Story of Adele H. holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Story of Adele H.?
- The Story of Adele H. stars Isabelle Adjani, Bruce Robinson, Sylvia Marriott, Joseph Blatchley and Ruben Dorey.
- When was The Story of Adele H. released?
- The Story of Adele H. was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.