Pardon My French (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Pardon My French is a comedy film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, running about 82 minutes. “She's learning to kiss... with a FRENCH ACCENT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Boston school teacher fights with a group of impoverished Frenchmen for possession of an inherited château. Elizabeth Rockwell is indignant when she finds her château filled with squatters, a widower with five messy children, who have no regard for private property rights.
Who’s in it. Pardon My French stars Merle Oberon as Elizabeth Rockwell, Paul Henreid as Paul Rencourt, Paul Bonifas as Monsieur Bleubois and Maximilienne as Madame Bleubois, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pardon My French has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pardon My French page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pardon My French tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pardon My French (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pardon My French change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pardon My French worth watching?
- Pardon My French holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pardon My French?
- Pardon My French stars Merle Oberon, Paul Henreid, Paul Bonifas, Maximilienne and Alexandre Rignault.
- When was Pardon My French released?
- Pardon My French was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.