Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand is a documentary and music film directed by David Hertzog Dessites, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Michel Legrand, jazz musician and composer extraordinaire, has left his mark on the history of cinema, including the films of Jacques Demy, especially The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, the 60th anniversary of which is being celebrated in Cannes. Using never-before-seen archives and personal accounts, the film looks back on a lifetime dedicated to music, and the career of a man who served it masterfully to the very end.

Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand stars Michel Legrand as Self, Alan Bergman as Self, Elliott Gould as Self and Jason Gould as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand 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 Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand page.

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