Nelly (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Nelly is a drama film directed by Anne Émond, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A high-class prostitute by choice, Nelly Arcan’s colorful life is recreated in a multi-layered and stylish mix of make-believe and memoir, revealing Nelly’s alter egos: the neurotic writer, the vulnerable lover, the call girl and the star. Nelly shocked the literary world with her elegant writing and the lurid details of sex work in her autobiographical first novel, Whore, which became a critically acclaimed bestseller. Despite unprecedented success, Nelly’s remarkable life ended in tragedy.
Who’s in it. Nelly stars Mylène Mackay as Nelly, Milya Corbeil-Gauvreau as Isabelle Fortier, Mickaël Gouin as François and Francis Leplay as Mathieu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nelly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nelly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nelly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nelly (2017)?
- In US, Nelly is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nelly worth watching?
- Nelly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nelly?
- Nelly stars Mylène Mackay, Milya Corbeil-Gauvreau, Mickaël Gouin, Francis Leplay and Sylvie Drapeau.
- When was Nelly released?
- Nelly was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.