Naïs (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1945, Naïs is a drama and romance film directed by Raymond Leboursier, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Toine, the local hunchback, works at the tile manufacturing plant, but during the summer, he gives a hand to Micoulin, the farmer, thereby being able to spend more time close to Nais, Micoulin's daughter. That summer, the estate owner's son, Frederic Rostaing, decides to rest on the farm during his vacation from Law school. But his real motives are to seduce young Nais, whom he knows from their childhood days, after having seen her in town. Who will win the power struggle between the possessive father, the naive daughter, the vile student and the golden-hearted cripple?
Who’s in it. Naïs stars Fernandel as Toine, Raymond Pellegrin as Frédéric Rostaing, Jacqueline Pagnol as Naïs Micoulin and Germaine Kerjean as Madame Rostaing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Naïs 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 Naïs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naïs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naïs (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Naïs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Naïs worth watching?
- Naïs holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Naïs?
- Naïs stars Fernandel, Raymond Pellegrin, Jacqueline Pagnol, Germaine Kerjean and Henri Poupon.
- When was Naïs released?
- Naïs was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.