Arlette (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Arlette is a comedy film directed by Claude Zidi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An actor owes big bucks to the Vegas mob. He's all set to pay them off; he's conned a rich widow into marrying him. But the mobsters blow his cover because they need him for a different scam. The lost heiress to a Vegas casino fortune has been found; she's a truckstop waitress in France. The mobsters' proposition: romance the broad, and get hitched. Or else. Then the crooks can bump her off and keep the casino for themselves...
Who’s in it. Arlette stars Josiane Balasko as Arlette, Christophe Lambert as Frank Martin, Ennio Fantastichini as Angelo Mascarpone and Stéphane Audran as Diane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Arlette has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arlette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arlette tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arlette (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arlette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arlette worth watching?
- Arlette holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arlette?
- Arlette stars Josiane Balasko, Christophe Lambert, Ennio Fantastichini, Stéphane Audran and Martin Lamotte.
- When was Arlette released?
- Arlette was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.