The Beguines (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1972, The Beguines is a drama film directed by Guy Casaril, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Hélène, a fragile and romantic teenager, discovers that her father, a rich business man, has a mistress. Curious, she decides to go and meet this woman who is described as strange. At the first chance she has she goes to her house in the Ramparts of Béguines... from then on she goes back often, discovering a new world of artists and nightowls where she also experiences love in the arms of Tamara.
Who’s in it. The Beguines stars Anicée Alvina as Hélène, Nicole Courcel as Tamara, Venantino Venantini as Max and Jean Martin as René, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Beguines 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 Beguines page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beguines tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beguines (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beguines change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beguines worth watching?
- The Beguines holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beguines?
- The Beguines stars Anicée Alvina, Nicole Courcel, Venantino Venantini, Jean Martin and Ginette Leclerc.
- When was The Beguines released?
- The Beguines was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.