The Kreutzer Sonata (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1956, The Kreutzer Sonata is a drama film directed by Éric Rohmer, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. Some time after marrying a sensual girl, Pozdnychev realizes the only link to his spouse is that of physical love. When a violinist with whom his wife plays regularly the “Sonata to Kreutzer” appears, the young woman blooms in a new passion. From then on, her husband is eaten away by jealousy.
Who’s in it. The Kreutzer Sonata stars Jean-Claude Brialy as Trukhacevskij, Éric Rohmer as Poznyecev, Françoise Martinelli as La Femme de Poznyecev and Jean-Luc Godard as Ami Journaliste, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Kreutzer Sonata 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 The Kreutzer Sonata page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kreutzer Sonata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kreutzer Sonata (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kreutzer Sonata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kreutzer Sonata worth watching?
- The Kreutzer Sonata holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kreutzer Sonata?
- The Kreutzer Sonata stars Jean-Claude Brialy, Éric Rohmer, Françoise Martinelli, Jean-Luc Godard and André Bazin.
- When was The Kreutzer Sonata released?
- The Kreutzer Sonata was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.