Murderous Maids (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, Murderous Maids is a drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Denis, running about 94 minutes. “It wasn't just a crime. It was a crime of passion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of two chambermaids (the Papin sisters) of 1930s France who murdered their employer and her daughter. Christine Papin and Léa Papin are sisters with an already troubled past. Madame Lancelin takes them into her home and employs the girls as maids. Christine sees in Madame Lancelin an ideal mother figure — in spite of her severity. But their wretched background — an indifferent mother and drunken abusive father — casts a shadow over the girls and over time their ill-fated situation darkens. The sisters withdraw into themselves and finish by committing the worst — killing Madame Lancelin and her daughter after six years of service, on the 2 February 1933 in Le Mans.
Who’s in it. Murderous Maids stars Julie-Marie Parmentier as Léa Papin, Sylvie Testud as Christine Papin, Isabelle Renauld as Clémence and François Levantal as le Gazé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Murderous Maids 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 Murderous Maids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murderous Maids tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murderous Maids (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murderous Maids change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murderous Maids worth watching?
- Murderous Maids holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murderous Maids?
- Murderous Maids stars Julie-Marie Parmentier, Sylvie Testud, Isabelle Renauld, François Levantal and Dominique Labourier.
- When was Murderous Maids released?
- Murderous Maids was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.