Chéri (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2009, Chéri is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 86 minutes. “Indulge in a wicked game of seduction” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.
Who’s in it. Chéri stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Lea, Kathy Bates as Madame Peloux, Rupert Friend as Chéri and Felicity Jones as Edmee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Chéri has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Chéri page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chéri tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chéri (2009)?
- In US, Chéri is available to 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 Chéri worth watching?
- Chéri holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chéri?
- Chéri stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend, Felicity Jones and Iben Hjejle.
- When was Chéri released?
- Chéri was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.