Dr. Petiot (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, Dr. Petiot is a drama, crime and history film directed by Christian de Chalonge, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A true story shot in a German Impressionistic style. In France during the Nazi occupation, Dr. Petiot (Michel Serrault) offered to help Jews escape the Nazis. They would come to his house, and he would kindly give them lethal "vaccinations" for their anticipated travel to Argentina. Then he would steal everything the brought with them (in addition to their up-front payment to him) and burn their bodies in his home-made crematorium.
Who’s in it. Dr. Petiot stars Michel Serrault as Docteur Petiot, Pierre Romans as Drezner, Bérangère Bonvoisin as Georgette Petiot and Zbigniew Horoks as Nathan Guzik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dr. Petiot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dr. Petiot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dr. Petiot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dr. Petiot (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dr. Petiot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dr. Petiot worth watching?
- Dr. Petiot holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dr. Petiot?
- Dr. Petiot stars Michel Serrault, Pierre Romans, Bérangère Bonvoisin, Zbigniew Horoks and Olivier Saladin.
- When was Dr. Petiot released?
- Dr. Petiot was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.