Galia (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Galia is a drama film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Newly arrived in Paris, Galia lives in a small apartment near Notre-Dame cathedral. One evening, whilst walking along the banks of the River Seine, she saves a young woman from drowning. The woman, Nicole, tells Galia that she intended to drown herself, having left a suicide note for her husband, Greg. Having settled Nicole in her apartment, Galia sets out to recover the suicide note, but waits so that she can observe Greg’s reaction. When Greg appears unmoved by the note, Galia decides to wait for him at the art gallery where he works...
Who’s in it. Galia stars Mireille Darc as Galia, Venantino Venantini as Greg, Françoise Prévost as Nicole and Jacques Riberolles as Matik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Galia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Galia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Galia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Galia (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Galia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Galia worth watching?
- Galia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Galia?
- Galia stars Mireille Darc, Venantino Venantini, Françoise Prévost, Jacques Riberolles and François Chaumette.
- When was Galia released?
- Galia was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.