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A Slightly Pregnant Man (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1973, A Slightly Pregnant Man is a comedy film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 96 minutes. “Nobody was expecting this!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Marco Mazzetti, a driving instructor, lives with his wife Irène and their young child. After a series of dizzy spells, he goes to the doctor and discovers that he is four-month pregnant. Marco then becomes internationally famous...

Who’s in it. A Slightly Pregnant Man stars Marcello Mastroianni as Marco Mazetti, Catherine Deneuve as Irène de Fontenoy, Micheline Presle as Docteur Delavigne and Claude Melki as Lucien Soumain, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Slightly Pregnant Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Slightly Pregnant Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Slightly Pregnant Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Slightly Pregnant Man (1973)?
In US, A Slightly Pregnant Man is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Slightly Pregnant Man worth watching?
A Slightly Pregnant Man 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 A Slightly Pregnant Man?
A Slightly Pregnant Man stars Marcello Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Micheline Presle, Claude Melki and Mireille Mathieu.
When was A Slightly Pregnant Man released?
A Slightly Pregnant Man was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.