Paris 36 (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, Paris 36 is a drama film directed by Christophe Barratier, running about 120 minutes. “Music halls, romance, and danger. This is Paris, 1936.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A star is born in a time of both celebration and instability in this historical drama with music from director Christophe Barratier. In the spring of 1936, Paris is in a state of uncertainty; while the rise of the Third Reich in Germany worries many, a leftist union-oriented candidate, Léon Blum, has been voted into power, and organized labor is feeling its new power by standing up to management.
Who’s in it. Paris 36 stars Gérard Jugnot as Germain Pigoil, Clovis Cornillac as Émile Leibovich, aka 'Milou', Kad Merad as Jacky Jacquet and Nora Arnezeder as Douce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Paris 36 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12.9M at the box office.
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 36 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paris 36 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paris 36 (2008)?
- In US, Paris 36 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 36 worth watching?
- Paris 36 holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paris 36?
- Paris 36 stars Gérard Jugnot, Clovis Cornillac, Kad Merad, Nora Arnezeder and Pierre Richard.
- When was Paris 36 released?
- Paris 36 was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.