The Green Room (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, The Green Room is a drama and history film directed by François Truffaut, running about 94 minutes. “In the Green Room everyone can hear you scream. But no one will help.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by three Henry James short stories, this is the story of a World War I veteran who works as an obituary writer at the newspaper. Worshipping his deceased wife, he is obsessed with the dead people in his life and soon intends to build a memorial to all of them.
Who’s in it. The Green Room stars François Truffaut as Julien Davenne, Jean Dasté as Bernard Humbert, Patrick Maléon as Georges and Nathalie Baye as Cecilia Mandel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Green Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Room (1978)?
- In US, The Green Room is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Green Room worth watching?
- The Green Room holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Room?
- The Green Room stars François Truffaut, Jean Dasté, Patrick Maléon, Nathalie Baye and Jeanne Lobre.
- When was The Green Room released?
- The Green Room was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.