French Undressing (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 1976, French Undressing is a drama film directed by Jacques Besnard, running about 91 minutes. “They'll tickle the pants off you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To get a job and marry the nice Yvette, a quilt teacher, Julien goes to Paris. On the station platform, he swears loyalty to her, but as soon as he arrives in the capital, the seductive provincial wreaks havoc. His insatiable landlady, all the saleswomen of the shop where he is hired as an accountant, at the slightest pretext, solicit him, undress and abuse him. Finally arrives the boss, Joëlle... who is the exact double of Yvette, without her pigtails! Julien then loses his head and falls in love with the double.
Who’s in it. French Undressing stars Françoise Pascal as Margo, Jean Roche as Julien, Joëlle Coeur as Joëlle / Yvette and Nanette Corey as Lucette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, French Undressing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch French Undressing page.
If you liked it. Fans of French Undressing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch French Undressing (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for French Undressing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is French Undressing worth watching?
- French Undressing holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in French Undressing?
- French Undressing stars Françoise Pascal, Jean Roche, Joëlle Coeur, Nanette Corey and Dany Daniel.
- When was French Undressing released?
- French Undressing was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.