La Grande Bouffe (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1973, La Grande Bouffe is a comedy and drama film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 130 minutes. “An Experience That Hammers Your Sensibilities.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four friends gather at a villa with the intention of eating themselves to death.
Who’s in it. La Grande Bouffe stars Marcello Mastroianni as Marcello, Ugo Tognazzi as Ugo, Michel Piccoli as Michel and Philippe Noiret as Philippe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, La Grande Bouffe has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Grande Bouffe page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Grande Bouffe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Grande Bouffe (1973)?
- In GB, La Grande Bouffe is available to stream on Shudder Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Grande Bouffe worth watching?
- La Grande Bouffe holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Grande Bouffe?
- La Grande Bouffe stars Marcello Mastroianni, Ugo Tognazzi, Michel Piccoli, Philippe Noiret and Andréa Ferréol.
- When was La Grande Bouffe released?
- La Grande Bouffe was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.