The Cage (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1975, The Cage is a drama film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a woman who is suddenly visited by her estranged ex-husband. The ex-hubby wants to buy her country house, which she received in the divorce settlement. Instead he finds himself locked in a cage in the cellar.
Who’s in it. The Cage stars Lino Ventura as Julien, Ingrid Thulin as Hélène, William Sabatier as Bernard and Dominique Zardi as Postman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Cage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cage (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cage worth watching?
- The Cage holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cage?
- The Cage stars Lino Ventura, Ingrid Thulin, William Sabatier, Dominique Zardi and Jean Turlier.
- When was The Cage released?
- The Cage was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.