Bel Ami (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2012, Bel Ami is a drama and romance film directed by Nick Ormerod, running about 102 minutes. “Temptation. Seduction. Obsession.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Georges Duroy travels through 1890s Paris, from cockroach ridden garrets to opulent salons, using his wits and powers of seduction to rise from poverty to wealth, from a prostitute’s embrace to passionate trysts with wealthy beauties, in a world where politics and media jostle for influence, where sex is power and celebrity an obsession.
Who’s in it. Bel Ami stars Robert Pattinson as Georges Duroy, Uma Thurman as Madeleine Forestier, Christina Ricci as Clotilde de Marelle and Kristin Scott Thomas as Virginie Walters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Bel Ami has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bel Ami page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bel Ami tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bel Ami (2012)?
- In US, Bel Ami is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bel Ami worth watching?
- Bel Ami holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Bel Ami?
- Bel Ami stars Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci, Kristin Scott Thomas and Colm Meaney.
- When was Bel Ami released?
- Bel Ami was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.