Transatlantique (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 1997, Transatlantique is a drama film directed by Christine Laurent, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In this French-Portuguese film -- directed by Jacques Rivette's screenplay collaborator Christine Laurent -- French vocalist Laure Constant (Laurence Cote) goes to Montevideo, Uruguay, to see her old lover Colossus (Jose Olivera), but when he's a no-show, she becomes involved with several other men, while listening to advice from some older French women who are costume designers. Shown at the 1997 Locarno Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Transatlantique stars Laurence Côte, Joaquin Olarreaga, Héctor Spinelli and Evelyne Didi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Transatlantique has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transatlantique page.
If you liked it. Fans of Transatlantique tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transatlantique (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Transatlantique change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Transatlantique worth watching?
- Transatlantique holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Transatlantique?
- Transatlantique stars Laurence Côte, Joaquin Olarreaga, Héctor Spinelli, Evelyne Didi and Luís Miguel Cintra.
- When was Transatlantique released?
- Transatlantique was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.