The Proprietor (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, The Proprietor is a drama film directed by Ismail Merchant, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. An expatriated French novelist returns to Paris when she learns that her childhood home is being placed on the auction block.
Who’s in it. The Proprietor stars Jeanne Moreau as Adrienne Mark, Sean Young as Virginia Kelly / Sally, Sam Waterston as Harry Bancroft and Christopher Cazenove as Elliott Spencer, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel and 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 The Proprietor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Proprietor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Proprietor (1996)?
- In US, The Proprietor is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and 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.
- Who stars in The Proprietor?
- The Proprietor stars Jeanne Moreau, Sean Young, Sam Waterston, Christopher Cazenove and Nell Carter.
- When was The Proprietor released?
- The Proprietor was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.