Elena and Her Men (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1956, Elena and Her Men is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 95 minutes. “The Only Thing Gayer Than April in Paris is Bergman in Paris!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set amid the military maneuvers and Quatorze Juillet carnivals of turn-of-the-century France, Jean Renoir’s delirious romantic comedy Elena and her Men stars a radiant Ingrid Bergman as a beautiful, but impoverished, Polish princess who drives men of all stations to fits of desperate love. When Elena elicits the fascination of a famous general, she finds herself at the center of romantic machinations and political scheming, with the hearts of several men—as well as the future of France—in her hands.
Who’s in it. Elena and Her Men stars Jean Marais as Général François Rollan, Ingrid Bergman as Elena Sokorowska, Mel Ferrer as Le comte Henri de Chevincourt and Jean Richard as Hector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Elena and Her Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elena and Her Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elena and Her Men tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elena and Her Men (1956)?
- In US, Elena and Her Men is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elena and Her Men worth watching?
- Elena and Her Men holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Elena and Her Men?
- Elena and Her Men stars Jean Marais, Ingrid Bergman, Mel Ferrer, Jean Richard and Juliette Gréco.