L'Amour fou (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1969, L'Amour fou is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Rivette, running about 252 minutes.
What it’s about. Follows the dissolution of the marriage between Claire, an actress and Sebastien, her director.
Who’s in it. L'Amour fou stars Bulle Ogier as Claire, Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Sébastien-Pyrrhus, Josée Destoop as Marta-Hermione and Celia as Célia-Andromaque, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, L'Amour fou 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 L'Amour fou page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Amour fou tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Amour fou (1969)?
- In US, L'Amour fou is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is L'Amour fou worth watching?
- L'Amour fou holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'Amour fou?
- L'Amour fou stars Bulle Ogier, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Josée Destoop, Celia and André S. Labarthe.
- When was L'Amour fou released?
- L'Amour fou was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 252 minutes.