Serie Noire (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1979, Serie Noire is a drama and crime film directed by Alain Corneau, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Franck Poupart is a slightly neurotic door-to-door salesman in a sinister part of Paris' suburbs. He meets Mona, a teenager, who's been made a prostitute by her own aunt. Franck would like to change his life and also save Mona from her aunt. Murder is the only solution.
Who’s in it. Serie Noire stars Patrick Dewaere as Franck Poupart, Myriam Boyer as Jeanne, Bernard Blier as Staplin and Marie Trintignant as Mona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Serie Noire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Serie Noire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serie Noire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serie Noire (1979)?
- In US, Serie Noire is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Serie Noire worth watching?
- Serie Noire holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Serie Noire?
- Serie Noire stars Patrick Dewaere, Myriam Boyer, Bernard Blier, Marie Trintignant and Jeanne Herviale.
- When was Serie Noire released?
- Serie Noire was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.