Rupture (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1961, Rupture is a comedy film directed by Jean-Claude Carrière, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. A man receives a breakup letter from his sweetheart, who sends him back his photo, in pieces. The pained lover decides to reply. Fountain pen, penholder, desk, stamps, paper and inkwell all contrive diabolically to thwart him.
Who’s in it. Rupture stars Pierre Étaix, Anne-Marie Royer and Anny Nelsen.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Rupture has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rupture page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rupture tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rupture (1961)?
- In US, Rupture is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rupture worth watching?
- Rupture holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rupture?
- Rupture stars Pierre Étaix, Anne-Marie Royer and Anny Nelsen.
- When was Rupture released?
- Rupture was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.