Jenny (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1936, Jenny is a comedy and drama film directed by Marcel Carné, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. When her fiancé breaks off their engagement, Danielle leaves London and returns to her mother, Jenny, in Paris. With her business partner Benoît, Jenny runs what appears to be a respectable nightclub – it is in fact a place where wealthy men can buy the favours of attractive young women. Oblivious to her mother's professional and personal life, Danielle meets a handsome young man named Lucien, and falls in love with him – not realising that he is Jenny's lover...
Who’s in it. Jenny stars Françoise Rosay as Jenny Gauthier, Albert Préjean as Lucien Dancret, Lisette Lanvin as Danielle Bricart and Charles Vanel as Benoit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Jenny 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 Jenny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jenny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jenny (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jenny change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jenny worth watching?
- Jenny holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jenny?
- Jenny stars Françoise Rosay, Albert Préjean, Lisette Lanvin, Charles Vanel and Roland Toutain.
- When was Jenny released?
- Jenny was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.