The Cousins (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, The Cousins is a drama film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Young provincial Charles arrives in Paris to stay with his cousin Paul while studying law. Paul is a decadent, bohemian pleasure-seeker who shows the meek, diligent Charles the thrills of city life. When Charles falls for Florence, one of Paul's acquaintances, relationships begin to shift.
Who’s in it. The Cousins stars Gérard Blain as Charles, Jean-Claude Brialy as Paul, Juliette Mayniel as Florence and Guy Decomble as Le libraire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Cousins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cousins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cousins tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cousins (1959)?
- In US, The Cousins is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cousins worth watching?
- The Cousins 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 The Cousins?
- The Cousins stars Gérard Blain, Jean-Claude Brialy, Juliette Mayniel, Guy Decomble and Geneviève Cluny.
- When was The Cousins released?
- The Cousins was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.