Suzanne's Career (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 6.4

Suzanne's Career poster

Released in 1963, Suzanne's Career is a drama and romance film directed by Éric Rohmer, running about 54 minutes.

What it’s about. In the second of Rohmer's moral tales, he examines the relationship between two friends and a girl who at first appears easily exploited. It is a complex tale of feelings and misconceptions, acted out within the head of the main character, as part of Rohmer's attempt to more easily simulate the mindscape quality of literature within a film.

Who’s in it. Suzanne's Career stars Catherine Sée as Suzanne, Philippe Beuzen as Bertrand, Christian Charrière as Guillaume and Diane Wilkinson as Sophie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Suzanne's Career has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suzanne's Career page.

If you liked it. Fans of Suzanne's Career tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Suzanne's Career (1963)?
In US, Suzanne's Career is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Suzanne's Career worth watching?
Suzanne's Career holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Suzanne's Career?
Suzanne's Career stars Catherine Sée, Philippe Beuzen, Christian Charrière, Diane Wilkinson and Patrick Bauchau.
When was Suzanne's Career released?
Suzanne's Career was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.