The House of Light (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1969, The House of Light is a drama film directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. This plodding piece of cinematic ambiguity finds a married couple engaged in boring conversation in a window as scenery changes behind them. When they manage to talk about love, some of the tedium is lifted in the wake of their amorous verbiage. This black and white effort from Jean Pierre Lefebvre depends on symbolic impressionism rather than plot.
Who’s in it. The House of Light stars Marcel Sabourin and Michèle Magny.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The House of Light has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House of Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House of Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House of Light (1969)?
- In US, The House of Light is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The House of Light worth watching?
- The House of Light holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The House of Light?
- The House of Light stars Marcel Sabourin and Michèle Magny.
- When was The House of Light released?
- The House of Light was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.