Sophie's Ways (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1971, Sophie's Ways is a comedy and drama film directed by Moshé Mizrahi, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Céline is a free-spirited woman is married to a dull, middle manager Philippe. Her husband's co-worker pegged her as a household ornament because of the union. She befriends a woman who shows her how to juggle the couple's living expenses to get what she wants. As she asserts her independence and gradually frees herself from her husband's claustrophobic world, she turns to painting and writing about the inequity between genders.
Who’s in it. Sophie's Ways stars Bernadette Lafont as Céline, Michel Duchaussoy as Philippe, Serge Marquand as Jean-Pierre and Françoise Lugagne as Madame Aignan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sophie's Ways 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 Sophie's Ways page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sophie's Ways tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sophie's Ways (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sophie's Ways change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sophie's Ways worth watching?
- Sophie's Ways holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Sophie's Ways?
- Sophie's Ways stars Bernadette Lafont, Michel Duchaussoy, Serge Marquand, Françoise Lugagne and Bulle Ogier.
- When was Sophie's Ways released?
- Sophie's Ways was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.