The Revolving Doors (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, The Revolving Doors is a drama film directed by Francis Mankiewicz, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A quiet painter, separated from his wife for a year, receives a suitcase in the mail from his mother, whom he hasn't seen since infancy. He believes she abandoned him to his wealthy, paternal grandparents. The suitcase contains mementos and a diary, a long letter to him, written over the years, with details of her youth, her first job as a pianist at a cinema, the coming of talkies, her marriage, and how he came to live with his grandparents. As he reads through the materials and her story comes to life, his son Antoine, who's about 10 or 12, tries to break through his father's silence and sorrow by taking matters into his own hands.
Who’s in it. The Revolving Doors stars Monique Spaziani as Céleste Beaumont, Gabriel Arcand as Madrigale Blaudelle, Miou-Miou as Lauda and François Méthé as Antoine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Revolving Doors 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 The Revolving Doors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Revolving Doors tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Revolving Doors (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Revolving Doors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Revolving Doors worth watching?
- The Revolving Doors holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Revolving Doors?
- The Revolving Doors stars Monique Spaziani, Gabriel Arcand, Miou-Miou, François Méthé and Françoise Faucher.
- When was The Revolving Doors released?
- The Revolving Doors was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.