Café de Flore (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Café de Flore is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, running about 120 minutes. “Healing a broken heart isn't easy. Sometimes it takes a lifetime...or two.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jacqueline is a young mother living in 1960s Paris with her disabled son Laurent. Abandoned by her husband, Jacqueline sacrifices everything to care for her son and vows to give Laurent a “normal” life full of happiness. Antoine, is a successful DJ in present day Montreal who seems to have it all: a thriving career, two beautiful daughters, partner Rose, with whom he is passionately in love. However, nothing is perfect and Antoine’s ex-wife Carole remains devastated by their recent separation.
Who’s in it. Café de Flore stars Vanessa Paradis as Jacqueline, Kevin Parent as Antoine Godin, Hélène Florent as Carole and Evelyne Brochu as Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Café de Flore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Café de Flore page.
If you liked it. Fans of Café de Flore tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Café de Flore (2011)?
- In US, Café de Flore is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Café de Flore worth watching?
- Café de Flore holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Café de Flore?
- Café de Flore stars Vanessa Paradis, Kevin Parent, Hélène Florent, Evelyne Brochu and Marin Gerrier.
- When was Café de Flore released?
- Café de Flore was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.