Diane (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1956, Diane is a drama, romance and history film directed by David Miller, running about 110 minutes. “Lana Turner dares the devil in... Diane” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Asked by Francis I to tutor his son, Diane de Poitiers becomes the future King Henry II's mistress in 1500s France.
Who’s in it. Diane stars Lana Turner as Diane de Poitiers - Countess de Breze, Pedro Armendáriz as King Francis I, Roger Moore as Prince Henri and Marisa Pavan as Catherine de Medici, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Diane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diane tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diane (1956)?
- In US, Diane is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diane worth watching?
- Diane holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diane?
- Diane stars Lana Turner, Pedro Armendáriz, Roger Moore, Marisa Pavan and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was Diane released?
- Diane was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.