Masculin Féminin (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1966, Masculin Féminin is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 105 minutes. “Jean-Luc Godard's Swinging Look at Youth and Love in Paris Today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul, a young idealist trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, takes a job interviewing people for a marketing research firm. He moves in with aspiring pop singer Madeleine. Paul, however, is disillusioned by the growing commercialism in society, while Madeleine just wants to be successful. The story is told in a series of 15 unrelated vignettes.
Who’s in it. Masculin Féminin stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Paul, Chantal Goya as Madeleine Zimmer, Marlène Jobert as Élisabeth Choquet and Michel Debord as Robert Packard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Masculin Féminin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Masculin Féminin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Masculin Féminin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Masculin Féminin (1966)?
- In US, Masculin Féminin is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Masculin Féminin worth watching?
- Masculin Féminin holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Masculin Féminin?
- Masculin Féminin stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Chantal Goya, Marlène Jobert, Michel Debord and Catherine-Isabelle Duport.
- When was Masculin Féminin released?
- Masculin Féminin was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.