The Red Room (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1973, The Red Room is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Berckmans, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Hélène Noris, a young Belgian woman from a bourgeois family, is haunted by a past affair with Tamara — now married to her father. Torn between desire and resentment toward Tamara’s conformist life, Hélène feels alienated in the provincial world she inhabits. To boost his social image, her stepfather René invites Parisian director Jean Gerfaud to stage an avant-garde version of Tartuffe. Tamara flirts with him, but Hélène seduces him first. A passionate, destructive affair begins, entangling love, jealousy, and ambition. When the play’s scandalous premiere sparks outrage, Jean marries Hélène, provoking Tamara’s fury. Yet Hélène, restless and defiant, betrays him with a soldier. In rage and humiliation, Jean confronts her in the “red room,” the space that once embodied their love and now their ruin.
Who’s in it. The Red Room stars Maurice Ronet as Jean Gerfaud, Sharon Gurney as Hélène Noris, Françoise Brion as Tamara Noris and Christian Barbier as René Noris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Red Room has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Room (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Room worth watching?
- The Red Room holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Room?
- The Red Room stars Maurice Ronet, Sharon Gurney, Françoise Brion, Christian Barbier and Amédée.
- When was The Red Room released?
- The Red Room was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.