Boris Without Beatrice (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Boris Without Beatrice is a drama film directed by Denis Côté, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Living somewhere in present-day Quebec, Boris Malinowski has achieved all his goals. A freethinker, open-minded and proud, he also displays a certain arrogance when it comes to his successes. For some time now, his wife Béatrice, a Canadian government minister, has been bedridden, suffering from a mysterious depression. To escape from his wife’s agony, Boris begins a relationship with a colleague, Helga, and gets close to Klara, a young woman who works as a maid in Boris’s home. The sudden appearance of a stranger in his life forces Boris to come face-to-face with the world, with everything he takes for granted, with all his certainties.
Who’s in it. Boris Without Beatrice stars James Hyndman as Boris, Simone-Elise Girard as Béatrice, Denis Lavant as L'Inconnu and Isolda Dychauk as Klara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Boris Without Beatrice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boris Without Beatrice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boris Without Beatrice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boris Without Beatrice (2016)?
- In US, Boris Without Beatrice is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boris Without Beatrice worth watching?
- Boris Without Beatrice holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boris Without Beatrice?
- Boris Without Beatrice stars James Hyndman, Simone-Elise Girard, Denis Lavant, Isolda Dychauk and Dounia Sichov.
- When was Boris Without Beatrice released?
- Boris Without Beatrice was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.