Emmanuelle (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, Emmanuelle is a drama and romance film directed by Just Jaeckin, running about 94 minutes. “Let's you feel good without feeling bad” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Emmanuelle, a svelte, naive young woman, is en route to Bangkok where she'll join her new husband. He works for the French Embassy and has a lovely home, several dedicated servants, and an expensive car at his disposal. Once Emmanuelle arrives, her husband and a few friends introduce her to a realm of sexual ecstasy she'd never imagined.
Who’s in it. Emmanuelle stars Sylvia Kristel as Emmanuelle, Alain Cuny as Mario, Marika Green as Bee and Daniel Sarky as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Emmanuelle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emmanuelle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emmanuelle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emmanuelle (1974)?
- In US, Emmanuelle is available to stream on MUBI, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emmanuelle worth watching?
- Emmanuelle holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Emmanuelle?
- Emmanuelle stars Sylvia Kristel, Alain Cuny, Marika Green, Daniel Sarky and Jeanne Colletin.
- When was Emmanuelle released?
- Emmanuelle was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.