Nine Bachelors (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Nine Bachelors is a comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Nine Bachelors is a 1939 French comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry and starring Guitry, Max Dearly and Elvire Popesco.[1] An opportunist dreams up a new scheme to make money when the French government passes a law forbidding foreigners from living in France. It's French title is Ils étaient neuf célibataires.
Who’s in it. Nine Bachelors stars Max Dearly as Athanase Outriquet, Elvira Popescu as Comtesse Stacia Batchefskaïa, Victor Boucher as Alexandre and Sacha Guitry as Jean Lécuyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Nine Bachelors 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 Nine Bachelors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nine Bachelors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nine Bachelors (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nine Bachelors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nine Bachelors worth watching?
- Nine Bachelors holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nine Bachelors?
- Nine Bachelors stars Max Dearly, Elvira Popescu, Victor Boucher, Sacha Guitry and Saturnin Fabre.
- When was Nine Bachelors released?
- Nine Bachelors was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.