Where can I watch Elise, or Real Life (1970)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elise, or Real Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Elise, or Real Life worth watching?

Elise, or Real Life holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Elise, or Real Life?

Elise, or Real Life stars Marie-José Nat, Mohamed Chouikh, Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Bisson and Catherine Allégret.

When was Elise, or Real Life released?

Elise, or Real Life was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.

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Elise, or Real Life (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1970, Elise, or Real Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Michel Drach, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Elise (Marie-Josee Nat) is a young provincial woman working in a factory in Paris. Her revolutionary brother secured the position for her, and she falls in love with an Algerian native who works with her. She becomes painfully aware of the prejudice he experiences from the police and his superiors. The recent conflict between France and Algeria only compounds the problems of Algerians in France. Her love and concern for the man causes her to search for him after he disappears one day. Elise considers moving to Algeria to find the man she loves in this bitter social drama.

Who’s in it. Elise, or Real Life stars Marie-José Nat as Elise Le Tellier, Mohamed Chouikh as Arezki, Bernadette Lafont as Anna and Jean-Pierre Bisson as Lucien Le Tellier, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Elise, or Real Life 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 Elise, or Real Life page.

If you liked it. Fans of Elise, or Real Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Elise, or Real Life (1970)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elise, or Real Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Elise, or Real Life worth watching?: Elise, or Real Life holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Elise, or Real Life?: Elise, or Real Life stars Marie-José Nat, Mohamed Chouikh, Bernadette Lafont, Jean-Pierre Bisson and Catherine Allégret.
When was Elise, or Real Life released?: Elise, or Real Life was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.