Adolphe (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2002, Adolphe is a drama and romance film directed by Benoît Jacquot, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. In the nineteenth century, Adolphe, a young man of twenty four carefree years, plans to obtain favors Ellenore, a beautiful woman of thirty years, much more vulnerable. This yields to his advances and he disclaims all. But already, Adolphe loves less. Yet the idea of the pain is unbearable.
Who’s in it. Adolphe stars Isabelle Adjani as Ellénore, Stanislas Merhar as Adolphe, Isild Le Besco as La lingère and Jean Yanne as The Count, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Adolphe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adolphe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adolphe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adolphe (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adolphe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adolphe worth watching?
- Adolphe holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adolphe?
- Adolphe stars Isabelle Adjani, Stanislas Merhar, Isild Le Besco, Jean Yanne and Romain Duris.
- When was Adolphe released?
- Adolphe was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.