Fool's Mate (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Fool's Mate is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jacques Rivette, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. Claire is a chic young Parisian woman married to a somewhat older husband, Jean As the story opens, she leaves her husband playing baroque music at the piano, telling him she is off to see her sister, Solange. In reality she meets her lover, Claude at his apartment; After some idle chatter and love-making he tells her a story of the shriveled heads that the Jivaro Indians used to give their lovers as tokens of affection but, as she shivers in disgust, he gives her a mink instead. How will they hide it from her husband?
Who’s in it. Fool's Mate stars Virginie Vitry as Claire, Anne Doat as Solange, Jean-Claude Brialy as Claude and Jacques Doniol-Valcroze as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fool's Mate has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fool's Mate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fool's Mate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fool's Mate (1956)?
- In US, Fool's Mate is available to stream on Criterion Channel and OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fool's Mate worth watching?
- Fool's Mate holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fool's Mate?
- Fool's Mate stars Virginie Vitry, Anne Doat, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze and François Truffaut.
- When was Fool's Mate released?
- Fool's Mate was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.