Léon Morin, Priest (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1961, Léon Morin, Priest is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. The widow Barny lives in Nazi-occupied France, looking after her half-Jewish daughter in a small village. When the Germans arrive, she decides to baptize her and chooses priest Léon Morin to do so. After spending some time with him, the relationship with her confessor turns into a confrontation with both God and her own repressed desire.
Who’s in it. Léon Morin, Priest stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Leon Morin, Emmanuelle Riva as Barny, Irène Tunc as Christine Sangredin and Marc Eyraud as Anton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Léon Morin, Priest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Léon Morin, Priest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Léon Morin, Priest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Léon Morin, Priest (1961)?
- In US, Léon Morin, Priest is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Léon Morin, Priest worth watching?
- Léon Morin, Priest 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 Léon Morin, Priest?
- Léon Morin, Priest stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Emmanuelle Riva, Irène Tunc, Marc Eyraud and Monique Hennessy.
- When was Léon Morin, Priest released?
- Léon Morin, Priest was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.