The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1964, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 93 minutes. “A film for all the young lovers of the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother's chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy's return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.
Who’s in it. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg stars Catherine Deneuve as Geneviève Emery, Nino Castelnuovo as Guy, Anne Vernon as Madame Emery and Mireille Perrey as Tante Élise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Umbrellas of Cherbourg page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964)?
- In US, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Umbrellas of Cherbourg worth watching?
- The Umbrellas of Cherbourg 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 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?
- The Umbrellas of Cherbourg stars Catherine Deneuve, Nino Castelnuovo, Anne Vernon, Mireille Perrey and Marc Michel.
- When was The Umbrellas of Cherbourg released?
- The Umbrellas of Cherbourg was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.