The Prodigal Daughter (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, The Prodigal Daughter is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman in a deep depression leaves her husband and returns to her parents. She discovers her father is having an affair, becomes jealous of his mistress and tries to turn his feelings in her direction.
Who’s in it. The Prodigal Daughter stars Jane Birkin as Anne, Michel Piccoli as Le père, Natasha Parry as La mère and Eva Renzi as La fiancée, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Prodigal Daughter has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prodigal Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigal Daughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prodigal Daughter (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prodigal Daughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prodigal Daughter worth watching?
- The Prodigal Daughter holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prodigal Daughter?
- The Prodigal Daughter stars Jane Birkin, Michel Piccoli, Natasha Parry, Eva Renzi and Audrey Matson.
- When was The Prodigal Daughter released?
- The Prodigal Daughter was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.