The Lorry (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1977, The Lorry is a drama and romance film directed by Marguerite Duras, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. In this most talky and personal of films, director Marguerite Duras and actor Gerard Depardieu do an on-camera read-through of a movie script. Occasionally, the director comments about the characters or their motivations, and sometimes the actor does. That's all -- there is no action, there are no location shots, no one pretends to be anything else. The script itself tells about an encounter between a blank-slate of a woman hitchhiker, and a communist truck driver. As the reading progresses, Duras comments bitterly about the failed ideals of communism and the glorious revolution that will probably never happen.
Who’s in it. The Lorry stars Gérard Depardieu as lui and Marguerite Duras as elle.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lorry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lorry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lorry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lorry (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lorry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lorry worth watching?
- The Lorry holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Lorry?
- The Lorry stars Gérard Depardieu and Marguerite Duras.
- When was The Lorry released?
- The Lorry was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.