Le Tartuffe (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1984, Le Tartuffe is a comedy film directed by Gérard Depardieu, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Orgon is a man of property duped by the false piety of the penniless Tartuffe. Orgon takes him into his house, believing him a paragon of virtue. Orgon orders his daughter to reject her fiancé and marry Tartuffe. First Dorine, the family servant, tries a strategy to avert the marriage; then Orgon's son tries his hand. They anger Orgon, and to prove paternal power, he disinherits his son and makes Tartuffe his heir. Next Orgon's wife tries to bring her husband insight, a stratagem that partially backfires. With the bailiff at the door ordering Orgon to vacate his own home and with Tartuffe at court to prove Orgon's a traitor, all seems lost.
Who’s in it. Le Tartuffe stars Gérard Depardieu as Tartuffe, François Périer as Orgon, Yveline Ailhaud as Dorine and Paule Annen as Madame Pernelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Le Tartuffe 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 Le Tartuffe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Tartuffe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Tartuffe (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Le Tartuffe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Le Tartuffe worth watching?
- Le Tartuffe holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Tartuffe?
- Le Tartuffe stars Gérard Depardieu, François Périer, Yveline Ailhaud, Paule Annen and Elisabeth Depardieu.
- When was Le Tartuffe released?
- Le Tartuffe was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.