The Slap (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1974, The Slap is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Claude Pinoteau, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A Parisian teacher loses his cool when his teenage daughter tells him she plans to drop out of school and move in with her boyfriend.
Who’s in it. The Slap stars Lino Ventura as Jean Douléan, Annie Girardot as Hélène Douléan, Isabelle Adjani as Isabelle Douléan and Francis Perrin as Marc Morillon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Slap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slap page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slap tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slap (1974)?
- In US, The Slap is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Slap worth watching?
- The Slap holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slap?
- The Slap stars Lino Ventura, Annie Girardot, Isabelle Adjani, Francis Perrin and Georges Wilson.
- When was The Slap released?
- The Slap was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.