Going Places (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, Going Places is a comedy and drama film directed by Bertrand Blier, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Two whimsical, aimless thugs harass and assault women, steal, murder, and alternately charm, fight, or sprint their way out of trouble. They take whatever the bourgeoisie holds dear, whether it’s cars, peace of mind, or daughters. Marie-Ange, a jaded, passive hairdresser, joins them as lover, cook, and mother confessor. She’s on her own search for seemingly unattainable sexual pleasure.
Who’s in it. Going Places stars Gérard Depardieu as Jean-Claude, Patrick Dewaere as Pierrot, Miou-Miou as Marie-Ange and Jeanne Moreau as Jeanne Pirolle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Going Places has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going Places page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going Places tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going Places (1974)?
- In US, Going Places is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Going Places worth watching?
- Going Places holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going Places?
- Going Places stars Gérard Depardieu, Patrick Dewaere, Miou-Miou, Jeanne Moreau and Brigitte Fossey.
- When was Going Places released?
- Going Places was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.