Papa, the Lil' Boats (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1971, Papa, the Lil' Boats is a comedy and crime film directed by Nelly Kaplan, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In this whimsical French comedy, Cookie (Sheila White) is a tough, sweet little rich girl, and is rather smart, too. She's smart enough and charming enough to outwit her kidnappers by setting one against the other until they have all killed each other or died trying to prove their worth to her.
Who’s in it. Papa, the Lil' Boats stars Sheila White as Vénus De Palma / Cookie, Michel Bouquet as Marc the Boss, Judith Magre as Marylène the Boss's Fiancee and Michael Lonsdale as Hippolyte the brother of Marylène, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Papa, the Lil' Boats 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 Papa, the Lil' Boats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papa, the Lil' Boats tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papa, the Lil' Boats (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Papa, the Lil' Boats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Papa, the Lil' Boats worth watching?
- Papa, the Lil' Boats holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Papa, the Lil' Boats?
- Papa, the Lil' Boats stars Sheila White, Michel Bouquet, Judith Magre, Michael Lonsdale and André Valardy.
- When was Papa, the Lil' Boats released?
- Papa, the Lil' Boats was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.