Pacific Palisades (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 1990, Pacific Palisades is a comedy and romance film directed by Bernard Schmitt, running about 92 minutes. “A French girl heads for Los Angeles to make it big.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman from Paris, Bernadette, comes to the United States after being promised a job. When she arrives, however, she learns that she is a victim to a hoax. Unable to return to France, Bernadette looks for work while staying with her close friend Shirley, an actress looking for her big break. Their friendship is challenged when Bernadette finds herself falling in love with Shirley's boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Pacific Palisades stars Sophie Marceau as Bernadette, Adam Coleman Howard as Ben, Anne E. Curry as Liza and Toni Basil as Désirée, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, Pacific Palisades has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pacific Palisades page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pacific Palisades tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pacific Palisades (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pacific Palisades change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pacific Palisades worth watching?
- Pacific Palisades holds an audience score of 3.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pacific Palisades?
- Pacific Palisades stars Sophie Marceau, Adam Coleman Howard, Anne E. Curry, Toni Basil and Virginia Capers.
- When was Pacific Palisades released?
- Pacific Palisades was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.