Princess of Cleves (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1961, Princess of Cleves is a drama, romance and history film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. When a young teen marries the Prince of Cleves, more than twice her age, she automatically becomes an official Princess and takes her new position to heart. Although distracted by the elite entertainments found at court, the princess cannot help but mourn her impossible love for the dashing Duc de Nemours.
Who’s in it. Princess of Cleves stars Jean Marais as Le Prince de Clèves, Marina Vlady as La Princesse de Clèves, Jean-François Poron as Le Duc de Nemours and Annie Ducaux as Diane de Poitiers.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Princess of Cleves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Princess of Cleves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Princess of Cleves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Princess of Cleves (1961)?
- In US, Princess of Cleves is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Princess of Cleves worth watching?
- Princess of Cleves holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Princess of Cleves?
- Princess of Cleves stars Jean Marais, Marina Vlady, Jean-François Poron and Annie Ducaux.
- When was Princess of Cleves released?
- Princess of Cleves was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.