Pépé le Moko (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1937, Pépé le Moko is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Pépé le Moko, one of France's most wanted criminals, hides out in the Casbah section of Algiers. He knows police will be waiting for him if he tries to leave the city. When Pépé meets Gaby, a gorgeous woman from Paris who is lost in the Casbah, he falls for her.
Who’s in it. Pépé le Moko stars Jean Gabin as Pépé le Moko, Mireille Balin as Gaby, Gabriel Gabrio as Carlos and Lucas Gridoux as Slimane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pépé le Moko has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $155.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pépé le Moko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pépé le Moko tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pépé le Moko (1937)?
- In US, Pépé le Moko is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pépé le Moko worth watching?
- Pépé le Moko holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pépé le Moko?
- Pépé le Moko stars Jean Gabin, Mireille Balin, Gabriel Gabrio, Lucas Gridoux and Gilbert Gil.