Marriage a la Mode (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, Marriage a la Mode is a drama film directed by Michel Mardore, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The main character is a woman trapped in the long stifling marriage in a boring province. She has an affair with a traveling photographer, follows him to Paris, and then has a series of unsatisfactory but interesting relationships, one of which is with a woman.
Who’s in it. Marriage a la Mode stars Catherine Jourdan as Ariel, Yves Beneyton as Jean-Michel, Maurice Bénichou as Leporello and Sylvette Cabrisseau as The nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Marriage a la Mode 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 Marriage a la Mode page.
If you liked it. Fans of Marriage a la Mode tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Marriage a la Mode (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Marriage a la Mode change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Marriage a la Mode worth watching?
- Marriage a la Mode holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Marriage a la Mode?
- Marriage a la Mode stars Catherine Jourdan, Yves Beneyton, Maurice Bénichou, Sylvette Cabrisseau and Geraldine Chaplin.
- When was Marriage a la Mode released?
- Marriage a la Mode was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.