The Margin (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1976, The Margin is a drama film directed by Walerian Borowczyk, running about 88 minutes. “The line between love and lechery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A businessman leaves his country home, and wife and young son for a business trip to Paris. While there he develops a sexual and spiritual bond with a call girl.
Who’s in it. The Margin stars Sylvia Kristel as Diana, Joe Dallesandro as Sigimond Pons, André Falcon as Antonin Pons and Mireille Audibert as Sergine Pons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Margin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Margin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Margin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Margin (1976)?
- In US, The Margin is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Margin worth watching?
- The Margin holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Margin?
- The Margin stars Sylvia Kristel, Joe Dallesandro, André Falcon, Mireille Audibert and Denis Manuel.
- When was The Margin released?
- The Margin was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.