Maria Chapdelaine (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Maria Chapdelaine is a drama film directed by Gilles Carle, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman, living with her parents and siblings on a remote farm in harsh, picturesque northern Québec, has three suitors: a steady and unimaginative farmer, Eutrope, the Americanized and wealthy Lorenzo, who has sought his fortune in Boston, and François Paradis, a rough and virile logger who captures her heart despite the warnings of her parents and the village priest. For a year, marked by seasonal change in an atmosphere charged with the strangeness of Indians and the demons of the woods, we see Maria at work and prayer, struggling with decisions, choosing to stay in Canada, in love with François, seeking to change his rough behaviors, and dealing with extraordinary loss.
Who’s in it. Maria Chapdelaine stars Carole Laure as Maria Chapdelaine, Nick Mancuso as François Paradis, Claude Rich as Curé Cordelier and Amulette Garneau as Laura Chapdelaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Maria Chapdelaine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Maria Chapdelaine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maria Chapdelaine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maria Chapdelaine (1983)?
- In CA, Maria Chapdelaine is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maria Chapdelaine worth watching?
- Maria Chapdelaine holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maria Chapdelaine?
- Maria Chapdelaine stars Carole Laure, Nick Mancuso, Claude Rich, Amulette Garneau and Yoland Guérard.
- When was Maria Chapdelaine released?
- Maria Chapdelaine was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.