Chameleon (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1996, Chameleon is a notable film directed by Benoît Cohen, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. After fatally shooting a stalker, Parisian bar-maid Lea must live the life of the title reptile. At the time of the killing she was living with Francis, a much older American ex-con. After committing the murder, the fleeing and frightened Lea is saved by Paris paper boys Jean and Luc. Later she tells her sad story to hard-drinking Moskowitz, a middle-aged cop who secretly desires her. His unrequited love leads to tragedy. Meanwhile, Lea continues living with Francis, but also shacks up with Luc while trying to avoid the jealous cop.
Who’s in it. Chameleon stars Chiara Mastroianni as Léa, Jackie Berroyer as Moskowitz, Seymour Cassel as Francis and Antoine Chappey as Luc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Chameleon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chameleon page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chameleon (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chameleon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chameleon worth watching?
- Chameleon holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chameleon?
- Chameleon stars Chiara Mastroianni, Jackie Berroyer, Seymour Cassel, Antoine Chappey and Alban Guitteny.
- When was Chameleon released?
- Chameleon was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.