The Great Role (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2004, The Great Role is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Steve Suissa, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. When a famous American film director, Rudolph Grichenberg, comes to Paris to cast a Yiddish version of 'The Merchant of Venice,' Maurice Kurtz and his friends try out for the role of Shylock. Thinking he has finally been cast in an important film role after years of obscurity, Maurice rushes home to tell his beloved wife, Perla. Later, Maurice discovers the part has gone to a famous American star, but he must play the role of his life to be sure Perla, who has become very ill with cancer, doesn't find out.
Who’s in it. The Great Role stars Stéphane Freiss as Maurice Kurtz, Bérénice Bejo as Perla Kurtz, François Berléand as Benny Schwarz and Olivier Sitruk as Sami Rebbot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Great Role has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Role page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Role tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Role (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Role change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Role worth watching?
- The Great Role holds an audience score of 5.0 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 The Great Role?
- The Great Role stars Stéphane Freiss, Bérénice Bejo, François Berléand, Olivier Sitruk and Rufus.
- When was The Great Role released?
- The Great Role was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.