Sade (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2000, Sade is a drama, crime and history film directed by Benoît Jacquot, running about 100 minutes. “He was a man ahead of his time. His ideas on love and sex shocked his generation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man prepares himself to be transferred to a detention center and rest home where he will relive one more time the highlights of his youth.
Who’s in it. Sade stars Daniel Auteuil as Marquis de Sade, Marianne Denicourt as Sensible, Jeanne Balibar as Madame Santero and Isild Le Besco as Emilie de Lancris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Sade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sade (2000)?
- In US, Sade is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sade worth watching?
- Sade holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sade?
- Sade stars Daniel Auteuil, Marianne Denicourt, Jeanne Balibar, Isild Le Besco and Jean-Pierre Cassel.
- When was Sade released?
- Sade was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
