Belle de Jour (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1967, Belle de Jour is a drama and romance film directed by Luis Buñuel, running about 101 minutes. “Luis Bunuel's Masterpiece of Erotica!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri mentions a secretive high-class brothel run by Madame Anais, Séverine begins to work there during the day under the name Belle de Jour. But when one of her clients grows possessive, she must try to go back to her normal life.
Who’s in it. Belle de Jour stars Catherine Deneuve as Séverine Serizy, Jean Sorel as Pierre Serizy, Michel Piccoli as Henri Husson and Geneviève Page as Madame Anais, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Belle de Jour has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Belle de Jour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Belle de Jour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Belle de Jour (1967)?
- In US, Belle de Jour is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Belle de Jour worth watching?
- Belle de Jour holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Belle de Jour?
- Belle de Jour stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Michel Piccoli, Geneviève Page and Pierre Clémenti.
- When was Belle de Jour released?
- Belle de Jour was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.