A Simple Story (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1978, A Simple Story is a drama and romance film directed by Claude Sautet, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Marie is pregnant, but her relationship with her partner Serge is at an end. She decides to abort the child, and then separates from Serge. After a short while she regains contact with her ex-husband, her affection for each other rekindles and Marie decides to continue her pregnancy - although she knows she will continue to be alone.
Who’s in it. A Simple Story stars Romy Schneider as Marie, Bruno Cremer as Georges, Claude Brasseur as Serge and Arlette Bonnard as Gabrielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Simple Story 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 A Simple Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Simple Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Simple Story (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Simple Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Simple Story worth watching?
- A Simple Story holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Simple Story?
- A Simple Story stars Romy Schneider, Bruno Cremer, Claude Brasseur, Arlette Bonnard and Sophie Daumier.
- When was A Simple Story released?
- A Simple Story was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.