Violette (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, Violette is a drama film directed by Martin Provost, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. Born out of wedlock early in the last century, Violette Leduc meets Simone de Beauvoir in postwar Saint-Germain-des-Près. An intense lifelong relationship develops between the two women authors, based on Violette's quest for freedom through writing and on Simone's conviction that she holds in her hands the destiny of an extraordinary writer.
Who’s in it. Violette stars Emmanuelle Devos as Violette Leduc, Sandrine Kiberlain as Simone de Beauvoir, Olivier Gourmet as Jacques Guérin and Frans Boyer as Le jeune paysan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Violette has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violette page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violette tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violette (2013)?
- In US, Violette is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Violette worth watching?
- Violette holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Violette?
- Violette stars Emmanuelle Devos, Sandrine Kiberlain, Olivier Gourmet, Frans Boyer and Catherine Hiegel.
- When was Violette released?
- Violette was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.