The Tournament (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1929, The Tournament is a drama film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Rival knights compete for the hand of a beautiful maiden in this period feature from Jean Renoir, unfortunately only available in truncated form.
Who’s in it. The Tournament stars Aldo Nadi as François de Baynes, Jackie Monnier as Isabelle Ginori, Blanche Bernis as Catherine de Médicis and Enrique Rivero as Henri de Rogier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Tournament has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tournament page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tournament tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tournament (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tournament change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tournament worth watching?
- The Tournament holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Tournament?
- The Tournament stars Aldo Nadi, Jackie Monnier, Blanche Bernis, Enrique Rivero and Suzanne Desprès.
- When was The Tournament released?
- The Tournament was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.