Coco Chanel (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Coco Chanel is a drama and romance film directed by Christian Duguay, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Italian-French-British TV film targeting the US audience, about the fashion icon Coco Chanel. The film begins with the fashion goddess (deftly played by Shirley MacLaine) in her twilight years, steeped in wealth and fame, still issuing game-changing designs and collections. From here the biopic looks backwards to the woman's upbringing in an orphanage, and traces her path to ubiquity as it winds through poverty, wars, doomed romances, and rather glamorous betrayals.
Who’s in it. Coco Chanel stars Shirley MacLaine as Coco Chanel, Malcolm McDowell as Marc Bouchier, Jean-Claude Dreyfus as Paul Poiret and Barbora Bobuľová as Young Coco Chanel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Coco Chanel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coco Chanel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coco Chanel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coco Chanel (2008)?
- In GB, Coco Chanel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coco Chanel worth watching?
- Coco Chanel holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coco Chanel?
- Coco Chanel stars Shirley MacLaine, Malcolm McDowell, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Barbora Bobuľová and Brigitte Boucher.
- When was Coco Chanel released?
- Coco Chanel was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.