Cold Water (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1994, Cold Water is a drama film directed by Olivier Assayas, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. An outer suburb of Paris, 1972. Gilles and Christine, both sixteen, are classmates and lovers who have become frustrated with the aloofness of their families and the general monotony of their lives. When the pair are caught shoplifting, Christine's father ships her off to a home for emotionally disturbed children, temporarily putting space between her and Gilles. Luckily for them, though, she escapes and the couple contemplate running away together.
Who’s in it. Cold Water stars Virginie Ledoyen as Christine, Cyprien Fouquet as Gilles, László Szabó as Le père de Gilles and Jean-Pierre Darroussin as L'inspecteur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Cold Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cold Water tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cold Water (1994)?
- In US, Cold Water is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cold Water worth watching?
- Cold Water 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 Cold Water?
- Cold Water stars Virginie Ledoyen, Cyprien Fouquet, László Szabó, Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Dominique Faysse.