French Cancan (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, French Cancan is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Renoir, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Nineteenth-century Paris comes vibrantly alive in Jean Renoir’s exhilarating tale of the opening of the world-renowned Moulin Rouge. Jean Gabin plays the wily impresario Danglard, who makes the cancan all the rage while juggling the love of two beautiful women—an Egyptian belly-dancer and a naive working girl turned cancan star.
Who’s in it. French Cancan stars Jean Gabin as Henri Danglard, Françoise Arnoul as Nini, María Félix as Lola and Anna Amendola as Esther Georges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, French Cancan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch French Cancan page.
If you liked it. Fans of French Cancan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch French Cancan (1955)?
- In US, French Cancan is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is French Cancan worth watching?
- French Cancan holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in French Cancan?
- French Cancan stars Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, María Félix, Anna Amendola and Jean-Roger Caussimon.
- When was French Cancan released?
- French Cancan was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.