Louisiana (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 4.1

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Released in 1984, Louisiana is a drama, romance, tv movie and history film directed by Philippe de Broca, running about 186 minutes.

What it’s about. Virginia Tregan returns to her home in the U.S. Deep South from a sojourn in Paris only to discover that her family plantation and its holdings have been lost. She determines to recoup her family's fortune.

Who’s in it. Louisiana stars Margot Kidder as Virginia Tregan, Ian Charleson as Clarence Dandridge, Andréa Ferréol as Mignette and Lloyd Bochner as Adrien Damvillier, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Louisiana has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Louisiana page.

If you liked it. Fans of Louisiana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Louisiana (1984)?
In CA, Louisiana is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Louisiana worth watching?
Louisiana holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Louisiana?
Louisiana stars Margot Kidder, Ian Charleson, Andréa Ferréol, Lloyd Bochner and Victor Lanoux.
When was Louisiana released?
Louisiana was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 186 minutes.