Hôtel du Nord (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1938, Hôtel du Nord is a drama and romance film directed by Marcel Carné, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A young couple, Renée and Pierre, take one night a room at the Hôtel du Nord, in Paris, near the canal Saint-Martin. They want to die together, but having shot at Renée, Pierre lacked the courage to finish the job and fled. Another customer, Monsieur Edmond, a procurer, rescues her. When Renée goes out of the hospital, she is hired as a waitress at the hotel. Monsieur Edmond falls in love with her, but Renée is still thinking of Pierre...
Who’s in it. Hôtel du Nord stars Annabella as Renée, Jean-Pierre Aumont as Pierre, Louis Jouvet as Monsieur Edmond and Arletty as Raymonde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hôtel du Nord has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hôtel du Nord page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hôtel du Nord tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hôtel du Nord (1938)?
- In US, Hôtel du Nord is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hôtel du Nord worth watching?
- Hôtel du Nord holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hôtel du Nord?
- Hôtel du Nord stars Annabella, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Louis Jouvet, Arletty and Paulette Dubost.