Paroles et musique (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 1984, Paroles et musique is a drama, romance and music film directed by Élie Chouraqui, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. When Peter, Margaux's American writer husband, leaves Paris in a funk and heads home, she finds herself the single parent of two near teens. She also gets a new assignment at work: to find, sign, and promote new rock singers. She discovers a duo, Jeremy and Michel, and jump-starts their music careers. Jeremy is attracted to the older Margaux, asserts himself with her, befriends her children, and neglects Michel and their music. The kids go to New York to be with their father Peter, freeing Margaux to respond to Jeremy. Does that relationship have any future? And what of the musical duo?

Who’s in it. Paroles et musique stars Catherine Deneuve as Margaux, Christopher Lambert as Jeremy (as Christophe Lambert), Richard Anconina as Michel and Jacques Perrin as Yves, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Paroles et musique has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paroles et musique page.

If you liked it. Fans of Paroles et musique tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Paroles et musique (1984)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Paroles et musique change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Paroles et musique worth watching?
Paroles et musique holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Paroles et musique?
Paroles et musique stars Catherine Deneuve, Christopher Lambert, Richard Anconina, Jacques Perrin and Nick Mancuso.
When was Paroles et musique released?
Paroles et musique was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.