Pierre and Jean (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Pierre and Jean is a drama film directed by André Cayatte, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Alice, an unhappy young woman in the household, is the mother of a little boy, Pierre. She falls in love with a young doctor and plans to run away with him and his son. Finally, not considering the right to deprive Pierre of his father, she gives up. Twenty years pass, Pierre has grown up, he suspects his little brother, Jean, of just being his half-brother. His suspicions gnaw at him, his mother confesses to him her past fault. Faced with this confession, Pierre will abandon the one who sacrificed her life for him.
Who’s in it. Pierre and Jean stars Renée Saint-Cyr as Alice, Noël Roquevert as Marcel Roland, Jacques Dumesnil as Marchat and Gilbert Gil as Pierre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pierre and Jean has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pierre and Jean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pierre and Jean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pierre and Jean (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pierre and Jean change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pierre and Jean worth watching?
- Pierre and Jean 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 Pierre and Jean?
- Pierre and Jean stars Renée Saint-Cyr, Noël Roquevert, Jacques Dumesnil, Gilbert Gil and Bernard Lancret.
- When was Pierre and Jean released?
- Pierre and Jean was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.