Le Guépiot (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1981, Le Guépiot is a drama film directed by József Pilissy, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A girl is placed in a strict Catholic boarding school by her hateful mother after the divorce of her parents. There she is physically and psychologically tortured by the nuns because of her brutal use of language and anti-clerical upbringing. Her only moments of joy are the visits of her father.
Who’s in it. Le Guépiot stars Emilie Mongenet as Viviane, Bernard Fresson as Claude Chenot, Évelyne as Madeline and Juliette Mills as La superuire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Le Guépiot 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 Le Guépiot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Guépiot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Guépiot (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Guépiot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Guépiot worth watching?
- Le Guépiot holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Guépiot?
- Le Guépiot stars Emilie Mongenet, Bernard Fresson, Évelyne, Juliette Mills and Annie Bertin.
- When was Le Guépiot released?
- Le Guépiot was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.