The Innocent (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2022, The Innocent is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Louis Garrel, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Sylvie, a nearly sixty-year-old woman, has fallen in love with Michel, a thug she marries in prison. The couple dream of starting again with a clean slate by opening a flower shop. But Sylvie’s son Abel, convinced that Michel will fall into a life of crime, disapproves of this relationship.
Who’s in it. The Innocent stars Louis Garrel as Abel Lefranc, Roschdy Zem as Michel Ferrand, Noémie Merlant as Clémence Genièvre and Anouk Grinberg as Sylvie Lefranc, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Innocent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Innocent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Innocent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Innocent (2022)?
- In US, The Innocent is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Innocent worth watching?
- The Innocent holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Innocent?
- The Innocent stars Louis Garrel, Roschdy Zem, Noémie Merlant, Anouk Grinberg and Jean-Claude Pautot.
- When was The Innocent released?
- The Innocent was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.