La Ceremonie (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1995, La Ceremonie is a thriller and drama film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Sophie, a quiet and shy maid working for an upper-class French family, finds a friend in the energetic and uncompromising postmaster Jeanne, who encourages her to stand up against her bourgeois employers.
Who’s in it. La Ceremonie stars Isabelle Huppert as Jeanne, Sandrine Bonnaire as Sophie Bonhomme, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Georges Lelièvre and Jacqueline Bisset as Catherine Lelièvre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, La Ceremonie has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Ceremonie page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Ceremonie tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Ceremonie (1995)?
- In US, La Ceremonie is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Ceremonie worth watching?
- La Ceremonie holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Ceremonie?
- La Ceremonie stars Isabelle Huppert, Sandrine Bonnaire, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Jacqueline Bisset and Virginie Ledoyen.
- When was La Ceremonie released?
- La Ceremonie was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.