Grand Guignol (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1987, Grand Guignol is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean Marboeuf, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Sarah, the wife of a theater director, decides to leave her mutt of a husband because she is tired of his morbid fantasies. It is true that Baptiste has a rather unstable troupe that rehearses horror plays in a dance hall. Sarah comes out of the wings for life, but it turns out to be as incongruous and phantasmagorical as her husband's plays. This is why she returns to him. "The real grand guignol is life. The other is the farce."
Who’s in it. Grand Guignol stars Caroline Cellier as Sarah, Marie Dubois as Germaine, Jean-Claude Brialy as M. Albert and Guy Marchand as Baptiste, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Grand Guignol has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grand Guignol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grand Guignol tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grand Guignol (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grand Guignol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grand Guignol worth watching?
- Grand Guignol holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grand Guignol?
- Grand Guignol stars Caroline Cellier, Marie Dubois, Jean-Claude Brialy, Guy Marchand and Michel Galabru.
- When was Grand Guignol released?
- Grand Guignol was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.