Mr. Orchid (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1946, Mr. Orchid is a drama and war film directed by René Clément, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. This character study of a French patriot during the Nazi Occupation has comedian Noel as the chief of the underground who uses his hobby of growing orchids to hide his radio equipment.
Who’s in it. Mr. Orchid stars Noël-Noël as Édouard Martin, Nadine Alari as Monique Martin, fille d'Édouard, Paul Frankeur as Simon, le second lieutenant d'Édouard and Marcel Delaître as Charrat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mr. Orchid 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 Mr. Orchid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Orchid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Orchid (1946)?
- In CA, Mr. Orchid is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Orchid worth watching?
- Mr. Orchid holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Orchid?
- Mr. Orchid stars Noël-Noël, Nadine Alari, Paul Frankeur, Marcel Delaître and Charles Lemontier.
- When was Mr. Orchid released?
- Mr. Orchid was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.