Sweet Ecstasy (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1962, Sweet Ecstasy is a comedy and drama film directed by Max Pécas, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Olivier, a handsome but callow and moody young student, picks up an enthusiastic actress during a theatre rehearsal, and is introduced to her acquaintances -- a group of jaded rich kids who spend their time storming around the Riviera harassing passersby, throwing wild parties and following all the latest trends. When sexy Elke gives him the eye, he leaves the actress in the lurch and joins the gang for a decadent party aboard a yacht. However, Elke's wanton ways and Olivier's inexperience do not mesh, and in a snit, he accidentally sets the yacht afire. The gang wreaks its vengeance by luring him into a dangerous contest of bravura on a construction site.
Who’s in it. Sweet Ecstasy stars Elke Sommer as Elke, Pierre Brice as Maddy, Christian Pezey as Olivier and Vittoria Prada as Barbara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Sweet Ecstasy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweet Ecstasy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Ecstasy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Ecstasy (1962)?
- In US, Sweet Ecstasy is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweet Ecstasy worth watching?
- Sweet Ecstasy holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Ecstasy?
- Sweet Ecstasy stars Elke Sommer, Pierre Brice, Christian Pezey, Vittoria Prada and Jenny Astruc.