Le Plaisir (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1952, Le Plaisir is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Max Ophüls, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Three stories about the pleasure. The first one is about a man hiding his age behind a mask to keep going to balls and fancying women - pleasure and youth. Then comes the long tale of Mme Tellier taking her girls (whores) to the country for attending her niece's communion - pleasure and purity. And lastly, Jean the painter falling in love with his model - pleasure and death.
Who’s in it. Le Plaisir stars Claude Dauphin as le docteur, Gaby Morlay as Denise - la femme d'Ambroise, Madeleine Renaud as Julia Tellier and Ginette Leclerc as Madame Flora dite Balançoire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Le Plaisir 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 Le Plaisir page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Plaisir tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Plaisir (1952)?
- In US, Le Plaisir 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 Le Plaisir worth watching?
- Le Plaisir holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Le Plaisir?
- Le Plaisir stars Claude Dauphin, Gaby Morlay, Madeleine Renaud, Ginette Leclerc and Danielle Darrieux.