La Marseillaise (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1938, La Marseillaise is a drama and history film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. A film about the early part of the French Revolution, shown from the eyes of the citizens of Marseille, counts in German exile and, of course, the king Louis XVI, each showing their own small problems.
Who’s in it. La Marseillaise stars Pierre Renoir as Louis XVI King of France, Lise Delamare as Queen Marie-Antoinette, Louis Jouvet as Roederer and Jaque Catelain as Capitaine Langlade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, La Marseillaise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Marseillaise page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Marseillaise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Marseillaise (1938)?
- In US, La Marseillaise is available to stream on Darkroom. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Marseillaise worth watching?
- La Marseillaise holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La Marseillaise?
- La Marseillaise stars Pierre Renoir, Lise Delamare, Louis Jouvet, Jaque Catelain and Elisa Ruis.
- When was La Marseillaise released?
- La Marseillaise was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.