Parking (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1985, Parking is a fantasy and music film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 95 minutes. “A film by Jacques Demy” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Orpheus is a rock star who composes love songs for Eurydice, who designs his album covers. As he wrestles with his additional love for Calaïs, his sound engineer, Orpheus finds that Eurydice had died of a drug overdose, so he descends into the Underworld to try and make a deal with Hades.

Who’s in it. Parking stars Francis Huster as Orpheus, Laurent Malet as Calaïs, Keiko Itô as Eurydice and Gérard Klein as Aristée, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Parking 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 Parking page.

If you liked it. Fans of Parking tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Parking (1985)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Parking worth watching?
Parking holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Parking?
Parking stars Francis Huster, Laurent Malet, Keiko Itô, Gérard Klein and Jean Marais.
When was Parking released?
Parking was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.