Three Seats for the 26th (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Three Seats for the 26th is a drama, romance and music film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. In a charming mixture of fantasy and reality, this film recalls the great musicals of Hollywood's Golden Age. Yves Montand, playing himself, returns to his hometown of Marseilles to appear in an autobiographical musical. Once there, he searches for the barmaid he once loved and also encounters young hopeful Marion, giving her the chance of a lifetime
Who’s in it. Three Seats for the 26th stars Yves Montand as Yves Montand, Mathilda May as Marion, Patrick Fierry as Toni Fontaine and Françoise Fabian as Mylene de Lambert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Three Seats for the 26th has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Seats for the 26th page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Seats for the 26th tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Seats for the 26th (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three Seats for the 26th change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three Seats for the 26th worth watching?
- Three Seats for the 26th holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Seats for the 26th?
- Three Seats for the 26th stars Yves Montand, Mathilda May, Patrick Fierry, Françoise Fabian and Antoine Bourseiller.
- When was Three Seats for the 26th released?
- Three Seats for the 26th was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.