A Scandal in Paris (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1946, A Scandal in Paris is a comedy, crime, romance and history film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 100 minutes. “Every man has his price... and every woman pays it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.
Who’s in it. A Scandal in Paris stars George Sanders as Eugéne François Vidocq, Signe Hasso as Therese De Pierremont, Carole Landis as Loretta de Richet and Akim Tamiroff as Emile Vernet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Scandal in Paris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 A Scandal in Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Scandal in Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Scandal in Paris (1946)?
- In US, A Scandal in Paris is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 A Scandal in Paris worth watching?
- A Scandal in Paris holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Scandal in Paris?
- A Scandal in Paris stars George Sanders, Signe Hasso, Carole Landis, Akim Tamiroff and Gene Lockhart.
- When was A Scandal in Paris released?
- A Scandal in Paris was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.