Whims (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Whims is a comedy film directed by Léo Joannon, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Caprices tells the story of two young rich people. A famous actress poses as a poor florist, and a distinguished society man camouflages himself as forger and swindler. This game leads them to make close relations in a series of adventures.
Who’s in it. Whims stars Danielle Darrieux as Lise, Albert Préjean as Philippe, Jean Parédès and Jean Brochard as Le 'père', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Whims has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whims page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whims tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whims (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whims change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whims worth watching?
- Whims holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whims?
- Whims stars Danielle Darrieux, Albert Préjean, Jean Parédès, Jean Brochard and Germaine Reuver.
- When was Whims released?
- Whims was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.