Balzac (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 1999, Balzac is a drama series.
What it’s about. As Balzac prepares to die, his entire past flashes before his eyes. As a young writer, he was driven by the desire to achieve something great. With the support of Laure de Berny, he started printing and publishing without much success, but it was with his pen that he achieved fame, thanks to the constant support of Madame de Berny. Balzac became a writer that readers devoured.
Who’s in it. Balzac stars Fanny Ardant as Eve Hanska, Gérard Depardieu as Honoré de Balzac, Jeanne Moreau as Charlotte-Laure and Virna Lisi as Laure de Berny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Balzac sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balzac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balzac tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balzac (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balzac change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balzac worth watching?
- Balzac holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Balzac?
- Balzac stars Fanny Ardant, Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Virna Lisi and Katja Riemann.
- When was Balzac released?
- Balzac was released in 1999.