Le Bon Plaisir (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Le Bon Plaisir is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Francis Girod, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Claire's handbag is stolen. It contained a letter written ten years previously by the man who is now the French President. In the letter he urges his pregnant mistress to have an abortion. Claire immediately alerts the President's men. From that moment, the machinery of state swings into action.
Who’s in it. Le Bon Plaisir stars Catherine Deneuve as Claire Després, Michel Serrault as Le ministre de l'Intérieur, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Le Président de la République and Hippolyte Girardot as Pierre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Le Bon Plaisir has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Bon Plaisir page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Bon Plaisir tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Le Bon Plaisir (1984)?
- In US, Le Bon Plaisir is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Bon Plaisir worth watching?
- Le Bon Plaisir holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Bon Plaisir?
- Le Bon Plaisir stars Catherine Deneuve, Michel Serrault, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Hippolyte Girardot and Michel Auclair.
- When was Le Bon Plaisir released?
- Le Bon Plaisir was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.