The White Queen (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1991, The White Queen is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean-Loup Hubert, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1960, in a coastal town near to Nantes, Jean Ripoche lives with his wife Liliane, their four children and Liliane’s father Lucien. Jean divides his time between running his plumbing business and making a float for the Nantes carnival. The Ripoche’s ordered lives are thrown into turmoil when Jean’s former friend, Yvon Legualoudec, returns to the town – with his black wife Annabelle and their three children. Before he disappeared twenty years ago, without saying a word, Yvon was Jean’s rival for Liliane’s affections. As bitter memories resurface, the relationship between Jean, Yvon and Liliane become strained.
Who’s in it. The White Queen stars Catherine Deneuve as Liliane Soulas, Richard Bohringer as Jean Ripoche, Bernard Giraudeau as Yvon Legualoudec and Jean Carmet as Lucien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The White Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Queen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Queen (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Queen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Queen worth watching?
- The White Queen holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Queen?
- The White Queen stars Catherine Deneuve, Richard Bohringer, Bernard Giraudeau, Jean Carmet and Laure Moutoussamy.
- When was The White Queen released?
- The White Queen was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.