Pierrot le Fou (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1965, Pierrot le Fou is a thriller and drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Pierrot escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne, a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the run.
Who’s in it. Pierrot le Fou stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Ferdinand Griffon, 'Pierrot', Anna Karina as Marianne Renoir, Graziella Galvani as Maria, la Femme de Ferdinand and Aicha Abadir as Aicha Abadir (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Pierrot le Fou has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pierrot le Fou page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pierrot le Fou tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pierrot le Fou (1965)?
- In US, Pierrot le Fou is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pierrot le Fou worth watching?
- Pierrot le Fou holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pierrot le Fou?
- Pierrot le Fou stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Anna Karina, Graziella Galvani, Aicha Abadir and Henri Attal.
- When was Pierrot le Fou released?
- Pierrot le Fou was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.