Old Goriot (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2004, Old Goriot is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jean-Daniel Verhaeghe, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor but ambitious young man arrives in Paris and settles down in the boarding house run by Madame Vauquer. He soon gets to know the guests: Victorine Taillefer, a young lady her rich father refuses to recognize; Horace Bianchon, a medical student; Monsieur Vautrin, a mysterious and disconcerting man; Goriot, a rich merchant who spent all his fortune for his daughters, Delphine and Anastasie, to make a rich marriage. Eugène becomes friends with Goriot but while the former, thanks to his cousin Madame de Beauséant, is introduced in high society, Goriot, both exploited and scoffed at by his daughters, continues his descent into hell.
Who’s in it. Old Goriot stars Charles Aznavour as Jean-Joachim Goriot, Tchéky Karyo as Vautrin, Malik Zidi as Eugène de Rastignac and Maruschka Detmers as La vicomtesse de Beauséant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Old Goriot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old Goriot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Goriot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Goriot (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Old Goriot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Old Goriot worth watching?
- Old Goriot holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Goriot?
- Old Goriot stars Charles Aznavour, Tchéky Karyo, Malik Zidi, Maruschka Detmers and Nadia Barentin.
- When was Old Goriot released?
- Old Goriot was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.