Would-Be Gentleman (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, Would-Be Gentleman is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Pierre Badel, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Le Bourgeois gentilhomme satirizes attempts at social climbing and the bourgeois personality, poking fun both at the vulgar, pretentious middle-class and the vain, snobbish aristocracy. The title is meant as an oxymoron: in Molière's France, a "gentleman" was by definition nobly born, and thus there could be no such thing as a bourgeois gentleman.
Who’s in it. Would-Be Gentleman stars Michel Serrault as M. Jourdain, Rosy Varte as Mme Jourdain, Daniel Ceccaldi as Dorante and Jean-Pierre Darras as Le maître de ballet, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Would-Be Gentleman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Would-Be Gentleman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Would-Be Gentleman (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Would-Be Gentleman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Would-Be Gentleman?
- Would-Be Gentleman stars Michel Serrault, Rosy Varte, Daniel Ceccaldi, Jean-Pierre Darras and Roger Carel.
- When was Would-Be Gentleman released?
- Would-Be Gentleman was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.