Claudine (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1974, Claudine is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Berry, running about 92 minutes. “A heart and soul comedy. Can you dig it?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Claudine is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop, a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector. Romance quickly ensues, but Claudine doubts that their relationship is good for her six children, and Rupert, despite his good nature, is reluctant to take on fatherhood.
Who’s in it. Claudine stars Diahann Carroll as Claudine Price, James Earl Jones as Rupert D. "Roop" Marshall, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Charles and Tamu Blackwell as Charlene (as Tamu), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Claudine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Claudine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Claudine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Claudine (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Claudine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Claudine worth watching?
- Claudine holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Claudine?
- Claudine stars Diahann Carroll, James Earl Jones, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Tamu Blackwell and David Kruger.
- When was Claudine released?
- Claudine was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.