Le Million (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1931, Le Million is a comedy and music film directed by René Clair, running about 83 minutes. “You MUST see it to know how indescribably clever and enormously "smart" a movie CAN be!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Debt-ridden painter Michel is overcome with joy at discovering that he has just won 1 million florins in the Dutch lottery, but almost immediately, he discovers that his softhearted girlfriend, Béatrice, has given away his jacket containing the winning ticket to an elderly petty thief. Soon Michel, Beatrice and Michel's artistic rival, Prosper, are hurtling through the streets of Paris on the trail of the missing jacket.
Who’s in it. Le Million stars René Lefèvre as Michel Bouflette, Annabella as Béatrice, Jean-Louis Allibert as Prosper and Paul Ollivier as Père La Tulipe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Le Million has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Million page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Million tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Million (1931)?
- In US, Le Million is available to stream on Criterion Channel and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Million worth watching?
- Le Million holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Million?
- Le Million stars René Lefèvre, Annabella, Jean-Louis Allibert, Paul Ollivier and Vanda Gréville.
- When was Le Million released?
- Le Million was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.