Bed and Board (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1970, Bed and Board is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by François Truffaut, running about 97 minutes. “First Truffaut gave us The 400 Blows. Then Stolen Kisses... and now Bed and Board.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Parisian everyman Antoine Doinel has married his sweetheart Christine Darbon, and the newlyweds have set up a cozy domestic life of selling flowers and giving violin lessons while Antoine fitfully works on his long-gestating novel. As Christine becomes pregnant with the couple's first child, Antoine finds himself enraptured with a young Japanese beauty. The complications change the course of their relationship forever.
Who’s in it. Bed and Board stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine Doinel, Claude Jade as Christine Doinel, Daniel Ceccaldi as Lucien Darbon and Claire Duhamel as Madame Darbon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Bed and Board has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bed and Board page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bed and Board tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bed and Board (1970)?
- In US, Bed and Board is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bed and Board worth watching?
- Bed and Board holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bed and Board?
- Bed and Board stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Daniel Ceccaldi, Claire Duhamel and Hiroko Berghauer.
- When was Bed and Board released?
- Bed and Board was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.