Desire (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, Desire is a comedy film directed by Bernard Murat, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Désiré is a fine servant and butler who regularly seduces the ladies of the house where he works, but then he moves on. This time he is working for Odette, the mistress of the minister of Posts and he is living a new situation. He has fallen in love with with Odette.
Who’s in it. Desire stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Désiré, Fanny Ardant as Odette, Béatrice Dalle as Madeleine and Claude Rich as Montignac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Desire 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 Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desire worth watching?
- Desire holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desire?
- Desire stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Fanny Ardant, Béatrice Dalle, Claude Rich and Jean Yanne.
- When was Desire released?
- Desire was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.