L'Atalante (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1934, L'Atalante is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Vigo, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Capricious small-town girl Juliette and barge captain Jean marry after a whirlwind courtship, and she comes to live aboard his boat, L'Atalante. As they make their way down the Seine, Jean grows weary of Juliette's flirtations with his all-male crew, and Juliette longs to escape the monotony of the boat and experience the excitement of a big city. When she steals away to Paris by herself, her husband begins to think their marriage was a mistake.
Who’s in it. L'Atalante stars Michel Simon as Père Jules, Dita Parlo as Juliette, Jean Dasté as Jean and Gilles Margaritis as Le camelot (the peddler), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, L'Atalante has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Atalante page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Atalante tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Atalante (1934)?
- In US, L'Atalante is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is L'Atalante worth watching?
- L'Atalante holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L'Atalante?
- L'Atalante stars Michel Simon, Dita Parlo, Jean Dasté, Gilles Margaritis and Louis Lefebvre.
- When was L'Atalante released?
- L'Atalante was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.