A Room in Town (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1982, A Room in Town is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Demy, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Set against the backdrop of an increasingly violent strike, a worker falls in love with the middle-class daughter of his landlady.
Who’s in it. A Room in Town stars Dominique Sanda as Édith, Richard Berry as François Guilbaud, Michel Piccoli as Edmond Leroyer and Fabienne Guyon as Violette Pelletier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Room in Town 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 A Room in Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Room in Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Room in Town (1982)?
- In US, A Room in Town is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Room in Town worth watching?
- A Room in Town holds an audience score of 6.6 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 A Room in Town?
- A Room in Town stars Dominique Sanda, Richard Berry, Michel Piccoli, Fabienne Guyon and Anna Gaylor.
- When was A Room in Town released?
- A Room in Town was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.