Paris When It Sizzles (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1964, Paris When It Sizzles is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Quine, running about 110 minutes. “Go absolutely Ape in...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hollywood producer Alexander Meyerheimer has hired drunken writer Richard Benson to write his latest movie. Benson has been holed up in a Paris apartment supposedly working on the script for months, but instead has spent the time living it up. Benson now has just two days to the deadline and thus hires a temporary secretary, Gabrielle Simpson, to help him complete it in time.
Who’s in it. Paris When It Sizzles stars William Holden as Richard Benson / Rick, Audrey Hepburn as Gabrielle Simpson / Baby, Grégoire Aslan as Inspector Gilet and Raymond Bussières as François, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Paris When It Sizzles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Paris When It Sizzles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris When It Sizzles tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris When It Sizzles (1964)?
- In US, Paris When It Sizzles is available to 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 Paris When It Sizzles worth watching?
- Paris When It Sizzles holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paris When It Sizzles?
- Paris When It Sizzles stars William Holden, Audrey Hepburn, Grégoire Aslan, Raymond Bussières and Christian Duvaleix.
- When was Paris When It Sizzles released?
- Paris When It Sizzles was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.