Kamouraska (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1973, Kamouraska is a drama and history film directed by Claude Jutra, running about 175 minutes.
What it’s about. A writer, Kamouraska is based on a real nineteenth-century love-triangle in rural Québec. It paints a poetic and terrifying tableau of the life of Elisabeth d'Aulnières: her marriage to Antoine Tassy, squire of Kamouraska; his violent murder; and her passion for George Nelson, an American doctor. Passionate and evocative, Kamouraska is the timeless story of one woman's destructive commitment to an ideal love.
Who’s in it. Kamouraska stars Geneviève Bujold as Élisabeth, Richard Jordan as Georges Nelson, Marcel Cuvelier as Jérôme and Suzie Baillargeon as Aurélie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Kamouraska has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kamouraska page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kamouraska tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kamouraska (1973)?
- In US, Kamouraska is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kamouraska worth watching?
- Kamouraska holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kamouraska?
- Kamouraska stars Geneviève Bujold, Richard Jordan, Marcel Cuvelier, Suzie Baillargeon and Huguette Oligny.
- When was Kamouraska released?
- Kamouraska was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.