The Soft Skin (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1964, The Soft Skin is a drama and romance film directed by François Truffaut, running about 119 minutes. “The Eternal Triangle At Its Most Eternal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married with Franca and father of Sabine, around 10. He meets an air hostess, Nicole. They start a love affair, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stand staying away from her.
Who’s in it. The Soft Skin stars Françoise Dorléac as Nicole, Jean Desailly as Pierre Lachenay, Nelly Benedetti as Franca Lachenay and Daniel Ceccaldi as Clément, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Soft Skin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Soft Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Soft Skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Soft Skin (1964)?
- In US, The Soft Skin is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Soft Skin worth watching?
- The Soft Skin holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Soft Skin?
- The Soft Skin stars Françoise Dorléac, Jean Desailly, Nelly Benedetti, Daniel Ceccaldi and Laurence Badie.
- When was The Soft Skin released?
- The Soft Skin was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.