Valmont (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1989, Valmont is a drama and romance film directed by Miloš Forman, running about 137 minutes. “As unpredictable as love itself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Baroque France, a scheming widow and her lover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman. The lover, Valmont, bets that he can seduce her, even though she is an honorable woman. If he wins, he can have his lover to do as he will. However, in the process of seducing the married woman, Valmont falls in love.
Who’s in it. Valmont stars Colin Firth as Valmont, Annette Bening as Merteuil, Meg Tilly as Madame de Tourvel and Fairuza Balk as Cecile, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Valmont has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Valmont page.
If you liked it. Fans of Valmont tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Valmont (1989)?
- In US, Valmont is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Valmont worth watching?
- Valmont holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Valmont?
- Valmont stars Colin Firth, Annette Bening, Meg Tilly, Fairuza Balk and Siân Phillips.
- When was Valmont released?
- Valmont was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.