Clarissa (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1998, Clarissa is a drama film directed by Jacques Deray, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Vienna before the First World War: Clarissa Schuhmeister grows up in the monastery. Strict discipline determines her life until she meets the Frenchman Léonard and falls in love with him. Just when she expects a child from him, the First World War tears the happy couple apart. Out of pragmatism, Clarissa marries Gottfried, a deserter, with whom she makes a painful yet realistic agreement so that he will not be sent back to war. But she never feels love for him because she can not forget Léonard.
Who’s in it. Clarissa stars Maruschka Detmers as Clarissa Schuhmeister, Tobias Moretti as Gottfried, Claude Rich as Professor Silberstein and Stéphane Freiss as Leonard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Clarissa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clarissa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clarissa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clarissa (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clarissa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clarissa worth watching?
- Clarissa holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clarissa?
- Clarissa stars Maruschka Detmers, Tobias Moretti, Claude Rich, Stéphane Freiss and Wolfgang Gasser.
- When was Clarissa released?
- Clarissa was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.