By the Window (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1948, By the Window is a notable film directed by Gilles Grangier, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Gaston, nicknamed Pilou, has left his native village and Yvette, the girl of his heart, to go to Paris where he has found work as a painter. He is a naive good-natured man who, like most of his fellow-workers, favors a little song or two while he works. For the time being he is busy repainting the exterior of a block of flats and, when he does not sing to pass the time, he looks through the windows, observing the tenants in their daily lives. As time goes by, he goes as far as intervening and changing the course of their lives. In the end, despite having found a lookalike of his fiancée, he returns to her.
Who’s in it. By the Window stars Bourvil as Gaston, Suzy Delair as Yvette, Michèle Philippe as Renée Laforest and Mona Dol as Blanche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, By the Window sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By the Window page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Window (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By the Window change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is By the Window worth watching?
- By the Window holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in By the Window?
- By the Window stars Bourvil, Suzy Delair, Michèle Philippe, Mona Dol and France Ellys.
- When was By the Window released?
- By the Window was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.